Belgium at the heart of the nuclear revival: Minister Mathieu Bihet on mission in Vienna In Vienna, during the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Minister of Energy, Mathieu Bihet, represented Belgium and took part in several key moments confirmi... Energy Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media 18 Sept 2025
Eléonore Simonet at the UNIZO Startevent 2025: “More opportunities, fewer obstacles” Last Tuesday, Eléonore Simonet, Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and the Middle Classes, delivered a highly appreciated speech at the UNIZO Startevent 2025 in Brussels. Before an audience of Dutch... Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 18 Sept 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez on LN24: "Growth has enabled the highest level of human development in the history of mankind." Georges-Louis Bouchez was the guest on Café sans filtre on LN24, the day after the MR's major congress in Walibi. The MR President highlighted the importance of the strong axis formed by the MR and th... Budget Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 15 Sept 2025
Speech by Prime Minister Bart De Wever at the MR's Estivales in Walibi - 14 September 2025 Bart De Wever was the surprise guest at the Mouvement Réformateur's Estivales in Walibi, making an unexpected appearance before the 8,000 participants gathered for this major political rentrée event. ... Federal Institutional 14 Sept 2025
Speech by MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez at the MR's Estivales in Walibi - 14 September 2025 On Sunday 14 September 2025, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez brought together more than 8,000 members at Walibi park for the Estivales, the event marking our party's political relaunch. Before a re... Federal Institutional 14 Sept 2025
8,000 activists at the MR's Estivales, the Prime Minister alongside Georges-Louis Bouchez: "Together, we are putting the country back on track" This Sunday, 14 September, the MR made a strong statement: more than 8,000 members gathered in Walibi for Estivales dedicated to action and reform. The congress began: Valérie De Bue set the tone: "To... Federal Institutional 14 Sept 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez in the DH and De Morgen: "With the MR, there will be 0 extra taxes, we were elected for that and we will keep our promise!" On the eve of the MR's autumn congress at Walibi, bringing together 8,000 members, the President of the MR gave an interview to the French-speaking and Dutch-speaking newspapers, the DH and De Morgen.... Administrative simplification Federal Taxation and economy 13 Sept 2025
Nicolas Van der Maren appointed chairman of the new Council of Mayors Nicolas Van der Maren, MR mayor of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, takes over the chairmanship of the new Council of Mayors. This body, set up by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, is gaining greater a... Federal Local Local government 13 Sept 2025
From 2026, self-employed women who give birth will be exempt from paying social security contributions for 2 quarters From 2026, the exemption from social security contributions that self-employed women benefit from after giving birth will be extended from one to two quarters, with no impact on pension rights. When g... Federal Pensions Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 12 Sept 2025
David Weytsman: "Contrary to what the left says, yes we do need soldiers on the streets in Brussels" David Weytsman, liberal leader in the city of Brussels, reacts sharply to recent statements by PS mayors in the Brussels Region who oppose the idea of reinstating soldiers on the streets. Interior Min... Brussels Defence Federal In the media Security and justice 12 Sept 2025
Cancellation of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani's concert: a disgrace for our country The cancellation of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani's concert in Ghent is an extremely worrying signal. It calls into question not only artistic freedom but also Belgium's international image. Georges-L... Culture and tourism Federal 12 Sept 2025
Our ministers Clarinval and Jeholet at work to turn the unemployment reform into a return to employment This Friday, the ONEM sent the first wave of letters to jobseekers affected by the time limitation on unemployment benefits: people who have been unemployed for more than 20 years and young people who... Employment Federal Wallonia 12 Sept 2025
