Workplace accidents: Belgium proposes a European Day of Remembrance Belgium, together with Italy and Hungary, has proposed the creation of a European Day in memory of the victims of workplace accidents at the Council of the European Union for Employment (EPSCO). It is... Employment Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases 30 Jun 2026
International trade: CETA's success confirms the MR's choices During a speech in the Chamber this Thursday, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez looked back on the record of CETA, the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. At the time of the negoti... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Industry Wallonia 19 Jun 2026
+199.2% thanks to CETA: Wallonia exports massively to Canada Since it came into force in 2017, CETA has been facilitating trade between Wallonia and Canada. Thanks to the elimination of almost all customs duties and expanded access to the Canadian market, Wallo... Europe Europe and international affairs Wallonia 18 Jun 2026
New genomic techniques: the MR backs a Europe of innovation, science and food sovereignty At a time when European agriculture must tackle the challenges of climate change, food security and international competitiveness, new genomic techniques (NGTs) represent a major opportunity for our c... Agriculture Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases 18 Jun 2026
EU-US agreement: Parliament secured a better deal for Europeans This Tuesday 16 June, Members of the European Parliament will be called upon to vote on the trilogue agreement concerning the two regulations linked to the political agreement concluded in summer 2025... Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases Taxation and economy 17 Jun 2026
“ Multilateralism and fair competition must remain the cardinal values of international trade ” OECD: David Clarinval stands up for fair international trade Over the past two days in Paris, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Employment and Agriculture David Clarinval represented Belgium at the OECD Council Meeting at Ministerial Level, chaire... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Industry Press releases 5 Jun 2026
In Paris, Georges-Louis Bouchez shares the recipe for a winning liberalism Georges-Louis Bouchez was in Paris this week to proudly champion Belgian-style liberalism. Invited by the think tank Génération Libre, he presented the MR as an inspiring model for all those, in Franc... Europe Europe and international affairs 5 Jun 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
Conversion practices: "There is nothing to cure." Hadja Lahbib demands their ban across Europe The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, presented this week the European Commission's official response to the European Citizens' Initiative "Ban conv... Equal opportunities Europe Europe and international affairs 15 May 2026
ERDF and Interreg: Wallonia calls for regional governance to be maintained The Minister-President of the Walloon Region, Adrien Dolimont, met in Brussels with the MEP and European Parliament rapporteur for the ERDF funds and the Interreg programme, Pascal Arimont, to discuss... Europe Europe and international affairs Institutional Press releases Wallonia 13 May 2026
Belgium and the Netherlands strengthen their cooperation on nuclear energy The Netherlands and Belgium have officially confirmed the strengthening of their cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. This collaboration is intended to contribute to better knowledge-sharing an... Energy Europe Europe and international affairs Federal 13 May 2026
The European Parliament adopts Sophie Wilmès's Rule of Law Cycle This Wednesday 29 April, Members of the European Parliament voted 387 in favour and 191 against the text on the European Commission's 2025 rule of law report. In addition to the analysis provided by P... Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases 1 May 2026
