“ Flexi-jobs meet a demand from employers and workers alike ” Flexi-jobs: Eléonore Simonet responds to the Christian Mutualities In an interview published in Le Soir this week, federal Minister for the Self-Employed and SMEs Eléonore Simonet defended the extension of flexi-jobs and the Government's determination to get 100,000 ... Employment Federal In the media Self-employed and SMEs 15 Sept 2026
David Clarinval relaunches the Pharmaceutical Observatory to defend Belgium's competitive position The Minister for Economy takes part this Tuesday, 15 September, in the relaunch meeting of the Pharmaceutical Sector Observatory, in the presence of sector representatives, academic experts and the re... Federal Health Industry Press releases Taxation and economy 15 Sept 2026
Bernard Quintin proposes nearly €700 a year more for frontline police officers from 2027 Bernard Quintin, Minister for Security and the Interior, today submitted a proposal to the trade unions that will allow operational officers to receive an extra 58 euros net in pay per month from 2027... Civil service Federal In the media Security and justice 11 Sept 2026
“ Setting our businesses free ” Georges-Louis Bouchez at the heart of the Antwerp chemical cluster On the Scheldelaan in Antwerp, Bayer and TotalEnergies help keep the economic heart of our country beating. Along with other strategic companies, they show that the Antwerp chemical cluster, the secon... Federal In the media Industry Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
Pukkelpop: the inquiry requested by David Clarinval leads to an agreement favourable to festivals Minister of Economy David Clarinval welcomes the decision of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) regarding the takeover of Pukkelpop by Live Nation, following the commitments made to guarantee the... Culture and tourism Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
Budget: cutting spending and reviving growth Ahead of the budget conclave, Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval presented the MR's vision and priorities for durably restoring our country's public finances. Belgium's budgetary situation is diffi... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
Unemployment reform: the first figures confirm the reform driven by David Clarinval The latest figures from the ONEM shed new light on the unemployment reform driven by federal Employment Minister David Clarinval. Taking into account jobseekers who find work even before reaching the ... Employment Federal In the media Social security 11 Sept 2026
David Clarinval welcomes the Constitutional Court's confirmation of the foundations of the unemployment reform The Constitutional Court today ruled on the appeal lodged against the unemployment reform introduced by David Clarinval. The Court confirms the principle of time-limiting unemployment benefits and com... Employment Federal Press releases Social security 10 Sept 2026
“ When I hear the word ‘tax’, my ears start buzzing ” Budget: for Eléonore Simonet, the answer lies in cutting spending A guest on L’Echo last weekend, the Federal Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and the Middle Classes, Eléonore Simonet, discussed budgetary options to find 10 billion, but she also presented a numb... Budget Federal In the media Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy 10 Sept 2026
Drug trafficking and shootings in Brussels: the response also runs through Europol On Monday 7 September, Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Bernard Quintin, Federal Minister for Security and the Interior, visited the headquarters of Europol, the European ... Brussels Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases Security and justice 9 Sept 2026
In video MR political relaunch: full speech by Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius Dylan, guest of honour at the MR's Estivales in Waterloo, shared her perspective on the major challenges facing our society: freedom, responsibility and the future of our country. Below is the transcr... Defence Europe Europe and international affairs Federal On video Speeches 7 Sept 2026
In video The MR’s new political year in Waterloo: protecting purchasing power and restoring trust Before the 1,800 activists gathered at the foot of the Lion's Mound in Waterloo, the MR's Estivales opened with an engaging history lesson, with information about the battle and the uniforms of the ar... Europe and international affairs Federal Institutional Local On video Taxation and economy 7 Sept 2026
