Budget agreement: a clear course for energy security, nuclear responsibility and purchasing power The federal government has concluded a budget agreement that significantly strengthens Belgium's energy strategy. This agreement both reduces households' electricity bills, supports the competitivenes... Budget Energy Federal Press releases 26 Nov 2025
Budget conclave | David Clarinval details the first measures for a more agile and modern labour market The federal government has reached a budget agreement that settles the essential reforms to be carried out while putting public finances back on track. This agreement also marks a decisive step in the... Budget Employment Federal Press releases 26 Nov 2025
Defence and the Federated Entities launch structural cooperation to strengthen the armed forces Today, Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) and the Minister-Presidents of the four Federated Entities, Matthias Diependaele (Flanders), Adrien Dolimont (Wallonia), Élisabeth Degryse (Wallonia-Brusse... Defence Federal Institutional Press releases Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 26 Nov 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez on LNRadio: "The MR will no longer accept any tax in this government!" Speaking on LNRadio's morning show on Wednesday, Georges-Louis Bouchez recalled that the government has carried out a €32 billion budget consolidation, largely financed, nearly 80%, through savings an... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 26 Nov 2025
Federal budget agreement: thanks to the MR, purchasing power and competitiveness are protected The federal government reached a fair and balanced budget agreement last night, allowing essential reforms to continue while putting public finances back on track. This budget rewards work and all tho... Budget Federal Taxation and economy 25 Nov 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez versus Raoul Hedebouw: the Belgium that works versus the Belgium that blocks! On Monday evening on RTBF, Georges-Louis Bouchez, MR President, and Raoul Hedebouw, PTB President, clashed over the country's major economic and social reforms, announced following the budget agreemen... Budget Federal Pensions 25 Nov 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez on RTL: “The MR, a bulwark for purchasing power: not a single cent will be taken from your shopping basket!” Speaking on RTL's 7pm news, Georges-Louis Bouchez recalled that for the MR it was essential to maintain Belgians' purchasing power and protect households from tax pressure. The MR President noted that... Federal Taxation and economy 25 Nov 2025
Federal budget: with the MR, a promise is a promise! Thanks to the MR's determined action, the tax reform is being accelerated while avoiding the VAT rate increase to 22%. The household shopping basket is thus fully protected. Even better, consumption t... Budget Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 24 Nov 2025
A low-carbon energy mix with controlled costs Federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet took part this week in RTBF's special programme on energy. Present in the debate segment of QR le débat in the second part of the evening, he explained that in en... Energy Federal In the media 21 Nov 2025
Reduced 6% VAT for smart batteries: the MR wants to accelerate households' energy transition The MR group in the Chamber is tabling a bill to extend the reduced VAT rate to smart home batteries linked to photovoltaic panels. “ This is a common-sense measure, awaited by thousands of households... Energy Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 20 Nov 2025
David Clarinval launches evaluation of basic banking service On Wednesday, Economy Minister David Clarinval brought together a round table of policymakers, supervisory authorities, representatives of the financial sector, and the sectoral federations whose busi... Federal Press releases Security and justice Taxation and economy 20 Nov 2025
“The Belgian State more mobilised than ever against the Islamist terrorist threat” Our Minister for Security and the Interior, Bernard Quintin, was a guest of Martin Buxant on RTL on Sunday evening. Ten years after the 13 November attacks in Paris, he firmly reminded everyone that t... Federal In the media Security and justice 17 Nov 2025
