Georges-Louis Bouchez on Matin Première: "1 year of Arizona. This government is the best to face our country's challenges" On Tuesday morning, on La Première's breakfast show, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez looked back on the Arizona government's first anniversary and the key reforms championed by the liberals. "We ha... Employment Federal Taxation and economy 3 Feb 2026
Our Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval says no to Chinese dumping The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law on competition, put forward by the Minister of Economy. This law pursues a dual objective. Firstly, it will allow the Belgian Competition ... Federal Industry Press releases Taxation and economy 2 Feb 2026
Ministers Clarinval and Simonet point out that promotions can continue after 31 January After a disappointing sales period, retailers fear being left with unsold stock. The trade federation Comeos is therefore calling for an exceptional extension of the sales period. Minister of Economy ... Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 30 Jan 2026
The Chamber unveils the bust of Sophie Wilmès On Thursday, the bust of former Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès was unveiled, a tradition dating back to 1850. It is a historic moment: as an MR member and the first woman to have held the office of Prim... Equal opportunities Federal Institutional 30 Jan 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on prison overcrowding: “No favours for criminals just because there’s no room left” “I don’t want sentence reductions for offenders simply because there’s no room left in our prisons,” says MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez. “Someone sentenced to up to five years in prison has commi... Federal In the media Security and justice 30 Jan 2026
“MAKE 2025-2030” Energy as a central lever of the industrial recovery plan Belgium has embarked on an unprecedented interfederal effort to strengthen the competitiveness of its industry and support reindustrialisation. In a context marked by high energy costs, infrastructure... Energy Federal Industry Press releases 29 Jan 2026
MAKE2025-2030: validation of the first action plans to support industry This Tuesday, a meeting of the steering committee of the inter-federal MAKE2025-2030 plan was held, dedicated to industrial competitiveness and the future of employment in Belgium. The meeting was co-... Employment Federal Industry Press releases 29 Jan 2026
In video In the Chamber, Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for a clear-sighted and ambitious response for European sovereignty This Thursday 22 January in the Chamber, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez spoke to defend a realistic and strategic approach to the current geopolitical upheavals. A clear message: Europe must move ... Defence Europe Europe and international affairs Federal On video 23 Jan 2026
David Clarinval drives reforms to modernise employment by summer After the unemployment reform, the Employment Minister launches seven initiatives to make the labour market more flexible, modernise labour law, boost job creation and increase the competitiveness of ... Employment Federal 23 Jan 2026
Stéphanie Cortisse targeted by a wave of online hate: the MR condemns it and acts against digital impunity For several days now, MR MP Stéphanie Cortisse has been the target of a flood of hateful, sexist remarks and threats on social media. The cause: a clear political stance, expressed in a press intervie... Digital and technology Equal opportunities Federal Press releases 23 Jan 2026
Cyber Resilience Act: Europe supports SMEs that must comply The European Union, with the active participation of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium, is launching a call for applications called SECURE to help SMEs comply with the new European cybersecurity ru... Digital and technology Europe Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 23 Jan 2026
On the sidelines of Davos, interview with David Clarinval The Minister of Economy, present at the Davos Economic Forum, gave an interview to the French newspaper L'Opinion. European economic sovereignty, Donald Trump, stance. Here are a few excerpts. Europe ... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media Industry 23 Jan 2026
