Georges-Louis Bouchez: "The capital gains tax is a brake on investment! The MR wants to abolish it from 2029" In an interview with La Libre Belgique, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez makes his position clear: he wants the capital gains tax, introduced under the Arizona agreement, to be abolished during the ... Federal Taxation and economy 16 Jul 2025
Meeting with the Ambassador of Palestine: the MR reaffirms its commitment to peace and dialogue MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez met on Wednesday with Ms Amal Jadou Shaka'a, Ambassador of Palestine to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union. This meeting, marked by frankness and cordiality,... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal 16 Jul 2025
Tougher prison sentences and easier revocation of nationality! Thanks to the MR, the federal government has taken a decisive step in the fight against organised crime. Last Friday, a package of strong measures was adopted, demonstrating the State's determination ... Federal Security and justice 15 Jul 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez in La Libre: "Today, Belgium needs a Thatcher more than comedians promising magic money" In an interview given to La Libre on Saturday 12 July, Georges-Louis Bouchez, MR President, gives a blunt assessment of the current state of Belgium. He points to the imbalance between social spending... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 12 Jul 2025
Minister Clarinval announces a €2 increase in meal vouchers from 2026 An agreement in principle has been reached at the Council of Ministers: the face value of meal vouchers will be increased by €2 from 1 January 2026. Workers will benefit from a direct net gain, while ... Employment Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 11 Jul 2025
“We must build a Belgian giant”, Georges-Louis Bouchez proposes merging Belfius and Ethias Should part of Belfius be sold to meet the State's budgetary needs? The question resurfaces in public debate as rising military spending calls for new revenue. “Sell Belfius now? That's a no,” says Ge... Budget Federal In the media Industry 10 Jul 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez in Het Nieuwsblad: “Everyone has the right to become rich” “Every tax destroys value and growth in our country. Now is the time to focus on two priorities: implementing the agreed reforms and reducing public spending,” Georges-Louis Bouchez said this weekend ... Environment and climate Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 5 Jul 2025
In video The proper explanation - Unemployment reform “Limiting unemployment benefits in time is a measure of social justice,” says Georges-Louis Bouchez, MR President. Belgium remains one of the European countries with the lowest employment rate: 76% in... Employment Federal On video Wallonia 5 Jul 2025
Technology mines: we must dare to reopen our soil Georges-Louis Bouchez took part this Tuesday, 1 July, in a press conference at Blegny-Mine devoted to a strategic issue for Belgium's future. Our Jean Gol study centre presented its new study entitled... Energy Europe Federal In the media Industry Wallonia 2 Jul 2025
Bouchez to Flemish business leaders: “You know I hate taxes” The reception Georges-Louis Bouchez received on Tuesday in Sint-Martens-Latem was as warm as the weather. It remains surprising how a Walloon politician from Mons can generate such enthusiasm in Fland... Employment Federal Taxation and economy 2 Jul 2025
Minister Simonet wants to hit drug traffickers in the wallet The Minister for the Middle Classes, Self-employed and SMEs, Eléonore Simonet, has decided to take financial measures against people carrying out illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, by autom... Federal Press releases Security and justice Self-employed and SMEs 30 Jun 2025
Capital gains: The MR keeps its commitments, but says stop to taxation in the most taxed country in the world While several majority parties welcomed an agreement on Monday regarding the future taxation of financial capital gains, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez was keen to set the record straight. For the... Federal Taxation and economy 30 Jun 2025
