David Clarinval: “The minimum wage is rising: a new step to widen the gap between work and inactivity” On 1 April 2026, a new step is taken in raising the minimum wage in Belgium. This increase forms part of the trajectory begun in 2022, following agreements between social partners and their implementa... Employment Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 31 Mar 2026
Cut fuel taxes immediately, postpone new European legislation right away The MR Council is sounding the alarm: the reverse ratchet mechanism on fuel must be activated immediately to protect consumers. Without a response, the MR will no longer be able to act as if nothing i... Energy Europe Federal Taxation and economy 30 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez welcomes Bart De Wever to Mons This Wednesday, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez welcomed Prime Minister Bart De Wever to Mons for a straightforward working meeting. Over lunch at an iconic venue in the city, the two political lea... Federal Institutional Wallonia 28 Mar 2026
No magic money: Georges-Louis Bouchez defends workers, not political gadgets, on the “100% Belge” programme on LN24 On this Friday's edition of 100% Belge on LN24, Georges-Louis Bouchez reiterated a clear stance: no magic money, affordable and predictable energy, respect for those who work and already pay too much,... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 27 Mar 2026
David Clarinval calls for a paradigm shift in Europe T o become sovereign again, Europe must regain control of its industrial capacities and strengthen its competitiveness Speaking to journalist Stefan Grobe on his programme “12 Minutes With” on Euronew... Energy Europe Federal In the media Industry 27 Mar 2026
David Clarinval has had a bill passed to protect consumers regarding subscription renewals Too many consumers still pay for services they no longer use, often simply because they forgot. The Minister of Economy is taking action against this practice. The Minister of Economy has introduced a... Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 27 Mar 2026
Energy and purchasing power: Georges-Louis Bouchez guest on QR Le Débat As a guest alongside the other party leaders on Wednesday evening in the QR Le Débat programme on energy, Georges-Louis Bouchez delivered a clear message: faced with geopolitical upheaval and market t... Energy Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 26 Mar 2026
Calice Committee: the report concludes a “demanding and methodical” piece of work After two years of investigation, the Calice Committee has delivered a solid report, despite the PTB's belated objection. The “Calice” Committee of Inquiry presented its conclusions and recommendation... Federal Press releases Security and justice 25 Mar 2026
With the “worker index”, the MR wants to reward work without penalising businesses! A guest this week on La Première's morning show, Georges-Louis Bouchez drew a clear line: stop applying quick fixes and tackle the real problems! The MR firmly rejects the index jump, a measure that d... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on VTM Nieuws: “Net wage indexation for workers without companies having to pay social contributions” “Working people must always be rewarded. An index jump, as proposed by the employers' organisation Voka, is therefore a bad idea,” says MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez. “I want a ‘workers' index’, ... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
"The cordon sanitaire must be extended to the far left": Georges-Louis Bouchez writes to Paul Magnette The President of the PS recently proposed bringing together all party presidents to revise the charter of democracy and strengthen the fight against the far right. For the MR, the fight against the fa... Federal Institutional Media Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez inspires future parliamentarians Two classes from the fifth and sixth years of the municipal schools of Marbehan and Hachy, in the Luxembourg municipality of Habay, came on Friday 20 March to present their proposals to the Federal Pa... Early childhood and youth Federal Institutional Local 20 Mar 2026
