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
First concrete results of the SME Plan: measures that strengthen the social status of self-employed workers and the competitiveness of SMEs The first concrete results of the SME Plan by the Minister for Self-Employed Workers and SMEs Eléonore SIMONET are underway. Indeed, the Government has approved a series of measures aimed at improving... Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 1 May 2026
Éléonore Simonet on QR le débat: targeted support to protect purchasing power without deepening debt Invited this Wednesday on the programme QR le débat on RTBF, Éléonore Simonet, federal Minister for the Middle Classes, Self-Employed and SMEs, reviewed the measures adopted by the government to tackl... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Apr 2026
Energy crisis: relief measures for self-employed workers and SMEs Following the agreement reached within the federal Government, the Minister for the Self-Employed and SMEs Eléonore SIMONET will publish a circular providing for payment facilities and an exemption fr... Energy Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 23 Apr 2026
The Members' Consultative Assembly focused on SME challenges, with Éléonore Simonet At the initiative of its president, Simon Defat, the MR's Consultative Assembly had the honour of welcoming the Minister for SMEs and Self-Employed Workers, Eléonore Simonet, for an in-depth exchange ... Administrative simplification Federal Self-employed and SMEs 13 Apr 2026
In video Energy crisis: our concrete solutions to protect your purchasing power Faced with the persistent rise in energy costs and market volatility, the Mouvement Réformateur is once again placing the protection of households' purchasing power and business competitiveness at the... Energy Federal On video Taxation and economy 20 Mar 2026
Eléonore Simonet wants to extend flexi-jobs to the self-employed Since their introduction in 2015, flexi-jobs have allowed employees to carry out a supplementary activity under favourable tax and social conditions, provided they work at least 4/5 of a full-time pos... Employment Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 19 Mar 2026
Belgium at the heart of defence innovation and industry For the first time, Belgium hosted Bedex, a trade fair entirely dedicated to the defence industry. Organised in Brussels, at the heart of Europe and close to the European institutions and NATO, this e... Defence Federal Industry Wallonia 13 Mar 2026
“Specialised Craftsman”: a new recognition for food trade professions On the occasion of the Horecatel trade fair, taking place from 8 to 11 March at the WEX in Marche-en-Famenne, Minister for Self-Employed Workers Eléonore SIMONET is pleased to announce the creation of... Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 6 Mar 2026
Ministers Clarinval and Simonet point out that promotions can continue after 31 January After a disappointing sales period, retailers fear being left with unsold stock. The trade federation Comeos is therefore calling for an exceptional extension of the sales period. Minister of Economy ... Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 30 Jan 2026
Cyber Resilience Act: Europe supports SMEs that must comply The European Union, with the active participation of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium, is launching a call for applications called SECURE to help SMEs comply with the new European cybersecurity ru... Digital and technology Europe Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 23 Jan 2026
“Arizona loves women like a husband who beats his wife”: The FGTB oversteps, liberal representatives demand an apology This morning, speaking to Sudpresse, Selena Carbonero, secretary-general of the FGTB, made shocking remarks, comparing the government's action to a husband “beating his wife”. We, women and liberal re... Equal opportunities Federal Press releases 14 Jan 2026
