Fires in the Fagnes: relief measures for self-employed workers and SMEs Minister for the Self-Employed and SMEs Eléonore SIMONET has published a circular providing payment facilities for social security contributions for self-employed workers affected by the fires in the… Environment and climate Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 19 Aug 2026
Solar eclipse: between vigilance, preparation and security of supply On 12 August, Belgium experienced the most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with almost 90% of the sun obscured around 8:13 pm. On this occasion, the federal Minister for… Energy Environment and climate Federal 14 Aug 2026
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib in Gironde to show European solidarity The European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Equality, Hadja Lahbib, visited Gironde to meet with French authorities, front-line teams and residents affected by the wildfires. This visit made i... Environment and climate Europe Europe and international affairs 3 Aug 2026
Sustainable development: Wallonia adopts a roadmap through to 2030 The Walloon Government adopted, this Thursday in 1 st reading, the draft 4 th Walloon Sustainable Development Strategy. This roadmap sets the Region's priorities through to 2030 and confirms a change ... Environment and climate Institutional Press releases Wallonia 16 Jul 2026
Air-Climate Plan: the Government approves its 2026 roadmap and confirms the ongoing momentum A year after adopting a first roadmap for the Air Climate Energy Plan (PACE) 2030, the Government repeats the exercise, updates the priorities, and approves its 2026 roadmap. At the end of the previou... Energy Environment and climate Press releases Wallonia 16 Jul 2026
Energy renovation: Wallonia announces the outlines of its future support scheme The future support scheme for energy renovation, which will come into force on 1 October 2026 in Wallonia, will evolve towards a single subsidised loan system, focused on the most energy-guzzling home... Environment and climate Housing and urban planning Press releases Wallonia 16 Jul 2026
Five years after the floods: remembering, rebuilding and better protection Five years ago, the floods of July 2021 hit Wallonia hard, claiming lives, causing considerable damage and permanently upending thousands of families. On this day of remembrance, the MR pays tribute t... Environment and climate Federal Security and justice Wallonia 14 Jul 2026
Wallonia mobilises nearly €40 million to speed up the decarbonisation of industry A call for projects will support companies involved in the Carbon Agreements in implementing their low-carbon investments. The Carbon Agreements are a central lever of Wallonia's industrial decarbonis... Environment and climate Industry Press releases Wallonia 10 Jul 2026
Wallonia confirms its participation in the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism By adopting a decree confirming its participation in the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Walloon Government reaffirms its support for an essential tool designed to protect the ... Environment and climate Europe Industry Press releases Wallonia 10 Jul 2026
Oil and coal boilers: a gradual and pragmatic phase-out The Walloon Parliament adopted, this Wednesday, the provisions organising the gradual phase-out of oil and coal boilers in existing buildings. This reform, initiated under the previous legislature, ha... Environment and climate Press releases Social security Wallonia 3 Jul 2026
Anne-Catherine Dalcq accelerates the reconstruction of the Vesdre valley Nearly five years after the July 2021 floods, the reconstruction of the Vesdre valley is picking up pace. After the initial emergency and safety works, Wallonia is entering the phase of major construc... Environment and climate Local government Press releases Wallonia 26 Jun 2026
Floods: Wallonia continues reconstruction and strengthens its preparedness for climate risks Nearly five years after the floods of July 2021, the Walloon Government continues rebuilding the affected valleys and draws lessons from the disaster. Reform of the disaster relief framework, improved... Environment and climate Press releases Security and justice Wallonia 26 Jun 2026
