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
Offshore wind energy: acceleration of PEZ 1 development and preparation of PEZ 2 The federal government is accelerating the development of offshore wind energy in the North Sea. The immediate priority is relaunching the tender for the first offshore plot of the Princess Elisabeth ... Energy Federal Press releases 21 Apr 2026
Mathieu Bihet: strengthening our partnerships to guarantee energy security As a guest on the programme Face à Buxant , Mathieu Bihet, Federal Minister for Energy, stressed the urgency of rethinking our energy strategy in the face of international tensions. In a context marke... Energy Europe and international affairs Federal In the media 21 Apr 2026
End of standstill: the MR calls for urgent structural reforms The dramatic state of the Belgian budget is the result of the absence of reforms since the Swedish coalition. The Vivaldi coalition was a government of standstill that spent money it didn't have. That... Budget Federal Institutional 20 Apr 2026
The MR tables a bill to introduce a guaranteed service at Bpost The MR group in the Chamber announces the tabling of a bill aiming to introduce a guaranteed service within the universal postal service provided by bpost, similar to what already exists at the SNCB. ... Civil service Federal Institutional Press releases 17 Apr 2026
SMRs: Belgium accelerates its energy and industrial strategy Belgium is taking a further step in its energy strategy with the launch of a working group dedicated to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This initiative, led by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, forms part... Energy Federal In the media Industry 17 Apr 2026
Green light for Minister Bihet's energy standard A long-awaited breakthrough! On Thursday, the federal Parliament approved the bill on the energy standard put forward by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet. With this text, the government aims to durably r... Energy Federal In the media Industry 17 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Radio Judaica: “The Jewish community deserves a single point of contact within the Belgian state, so that commitments do not remain empty words” Georges-Louis Bouchez took part this Thursday evening in a major special broadcast on Radio Judaica, alongside a large and particularly attentive audience. Over more than 1.5 hours of live discussion,... Brussels Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media Security and justice 17 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez at the European Jewish Association's annual conference: “The security of Jews in Belgium and Europe is not negotiable” At the European Jewish Association's annual conference in Brussels, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez chose to speak plainly. “The security of Jews in Belgium and Europe is not negotiable,” he said, ... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Security and justice 16 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez in China: the MR calls for a strong, open and realistic Europe During his official visit to China from 7 to 13 April, at the invitation of the Chinese authorities, our President Georges-Louis Bouchez held numerous political and economic talks in Beijing and Shenz... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Industry 14 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Bel RTL: "If there isn't more intervention in terms of purchasing power for workers, we're going to have a problem." A guest on Bel RTL's morning show, Georges-Louis Bouchez discussed how the West needs to rethink its relationship with the rest of the world, particularly given the moralising attitude Europe has adop... Employment Europe Federal Taxation and economy 14 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Flemish television: “People need energy support now” On Friday, the government will have to decide on energy support for people who commute to work by car. That is what MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez reminded viewers of VTM Nieuws and Terzake. “A fe... Budget Federal Taxation and economy 14 Apr 2026
