E-commerce PLUS: federal plan to tackle the explosion of small parcels approved Approved today by the relevant ministers, this plan enables Belgium to seize the opportunities of e-commerce while firmly combating unfair practices and dangerous products. Economy Minister David Clar... Digital and technology Europe Federal Self-employed and SMEs 28 May 2026
Opening of the Chinese market for Belgian apples: David Clarinval announces a historic agreement The working visit of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) to China has literally borne fruit. After several years of negotiations, the “Protocol of phytosanitary requirements fo... Agriculture Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases 26 May 2026
David Clarinval reinstates the trial period to help young people find a job The Chamber last night adopted the reform led by Employment Minister David Clarinval, reintroducing a reduced notice period during the first six months of an employment contract. This measure responds... Employment Federal 22 May 2026
Public procurement: the Government simplifies the rules and opens up new opportunities for businesses The Council of Ministers today approved a preliminary draft law reforming Belgian public procurement regulations. The aim: to reduce the administrative complexity holding back businesses, particularly... Administrative simplification Federal Self-employed and SMEs 8 May 2026
Belgium supports the European regulation aimed at standardising social security systems. David Clarinval welcomes the agreement reached at European level on the revision of the rules coordinating social security systems. This breakthrough marks an important step in a complex dossier, unde... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases Social security 1 May 2026
Consumer price index for April 2026: Minister Clarinval validates the Commission's calculation The Belgian consumer price index and inflation figure for April will not be published as planned, due to a lack of consensus within the Index Commission. In accordance with the procedure, the administ... Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 1 May 2026
In video David Clarinval: "By 2027, there will no longer be a single municipality without a cash machine" In an interview in the LN24 studios for the programme 100 % belge, the Deputy Prime Minister looked back at current events. On the agenda: the energy measures benefiting workers, the availability of c... Administrative simplification Federal On video Taxation and economy 1 May 2026
On the eve of 1 May, Minister Clarinval secures an agreement on his major labour market reforms Today, on the eve of Labour Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment David Clarinval secured a series of agreements in the Council of Ministers and Parliament on his labour market reforms... Employment Federal 1 May 2026
Minister Clarinval secures agreement on his major labour market reforms By coincidence, as we celebrate Labour Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment David Clarinval has secured a series of agreements in the Council of Ministers and Parliament for his labou... Employment Federal 1 May 2026
In video 1 May 2026 - Blegny: Our work is gaining ground Thank you to the more than 2,000 liberal activists who attended in Blegny to celebrate Labour Day on 1 May. Welcomed by Mayor Jérôme Cochart in a mobilising atmosphere, they set the tone for a day foc... Brussels Employment Federal On video Wallonia 1 May 2026
Guaranteeing access to cash everywhere in Belgium Cash remains essential for millions of citizens. Yet since 2017, the number of cash machines in Belgium has halved. In many municipalities, and even more so in rural areas, withdrawing money has becom... Federal In the media Local government Rural areas 23 Apr 2026
Energy, jobs, defence: David Clarinval on the offensive A look back at the major topical issues raised by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Employment in an interview for 7Dimanche. The reverse price cap, an urgent matter. Faced with t... Employment Energy Federal 1 Apr 2026
