“ Tomorrow’s energy security is built in today’s infrastructure ” Mathieu Bihet at the Port of Antwerp with ExxonMobil and Air Liquide In Antwerp, reality asserts itself forcefully. Belgium's energy security, industrial competitiveness and economic sovereignty depend first and foremost on its strategic infrastructure. This was the me... Energy Federal In the media Industry 4 Jun 2026
In video “ Refusing reforms today means condemning future generations to pay the bill! ” LN24 debate: Georges-Louis Bouchez versus Paul Magnette The debate between Georges-Louis Bouchez, MR President, and Paul Magnette, PS President, on LN24 offered a clear 1.5-hour debate between two positions. More than a simple exchange, this debate highlig... Federal In the media Institutional On video 3 Jun 2026
Mathieu Bihet strengthens Belgium's preparedness for a supply crisis The Council of Ministers approved this Friday, on the proposal of Federal Minister of Energy Mathieu Bihet, a draft royal decree establishing a national emergency plan to guarantee the security of sup... Energy Federal In the media 3 Jun 2026
David Clarinval strengthens consumer protection against over-indebtedness Good news for Belgian consumers: the bill, put forward notably by David Clarinval to better protect citizens against over-indebtedness and new forms of credit, has been approved at first reading in co... Federal Taxation and economy 3 Jun 2026
“ I’m improving my Dutch by listening to Joe FM ” Eléonore Simonet guest on Joe FM The Federal Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and the Middle Classes, Eléonore Simonet, was recently a guest on the Joe FM morning show alongside Sven Ornelis and Anke Buckinx. This segment was als... Federal Media Press releases 3 Jun 2026
David Clarinval strengthens the fight against over-indebtedness The Chamber's Economy Committee today approved at first reading the bill put forward by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy David Clarinval. This text transposes the revised European consume... Federal Press releases Social security Taxation and economy 2 Jun 2026
Preserving the tax shelter to protect jobs, culture and Belgium’s attractiveness Amid questions about a possible reform of the tax shelter, MR group leader in the Chamber Benoit Piedboeuf calls for not weakening a mechanism that generates jobs, tax revenue and international presti... Culture and tourism Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 2 Jun 2026
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
Unanimous opinion from the National Labour Council on the MR bill regarding bereavement leave in cases of scheduled euthanasia The bill from MR federal MP Florence Reuter , which allows the bereavement leave period to be adapted in cases of scheduled euthanasia, has just received a positive and unanimous opinion from the Nati... Employment Federal 27 May 2026
“ When money is collected by the State, it must be redistributed by the State. ” Social model: Georges-Louis Bouchez in Trends-Tendances In Trends-Tendances, Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for restoring more fairness and equity in our social model. For the MR President, one principle must guide public action: money collected by the State ... Federal Neutrality of the State Social security 27 May 2026
Security: members and the Jeunes MR debate with Bernard Quintin At the initiative of the MR Members' Consultative Assembly, chaired by Simon Defat, and the Jeunes MR, chaired by Cédric de Buf, an enriching meeting was held with the Minister of Security and the Int... Federal Security and justice 27 May 2026
“ Our industry needs a growth pact ” Georges-Louis Bouchez addresses Fedustria Our industry needs a Growth Deal , a genuine growth pact, rather than a simple Green Deal . We must also conclude as many trade agreements as possible to sell our products worldwide. This was the mess... Federal Industry Taxation and economy 27 May 2026
