Victoria Vandeberg pushes for better recognition of firefighter cancers MR federal MP Victoria Vandeberg is urging the government to speed up the recognition of certain cancers as occupational diseases. “Our firefighters take risks every day to protect us; it is our respo... Employment Federal Health Press releases 24 Jun 2026
Heatwave: The health of pupils and staff remains the priority The heatwaves forecast for the coming days are causing understandable concern among families, pupils and staff members. The Minister for Education, Valérie Glatigny, wishes to reaffirm that protecting... Education Health Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 23 Jun 2026
Abortion in Europe: the Commission responds to the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative On Thursday, Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib presented the official response of the European Commission to the European Citizens' Initiative “My Voice, My Choice: for a right to safe and access... Equal opportunities Europe Health 27 Feb 2026
The MR SENIORS committee cares about health During this autumn period, and more specifically as part of the month of October dedicated to breast cancer prevention, the members of the MR SENIORS committee strongly encourage the public to make su... Health Press releases 17 Oct 2025
Youth mental health: a new collaboration between PMS Centres and first-line psychologists Youth mental health has become a major issue. Anxiety, school dropout, depression and, in the most severe cases, suicidal behaviour: the warning signs are multiplying. In a social and international co... Education Health Press releases 18 Sept 2025
A cultural certificate to combine culture and mental health A proposal to bring art and health together, to support the therapeutic care of patients with the aim of remobilising people who may need this support to lift their heads up again, and to give our art... Culture and tourism Health 17 Jul 2025
Drug addiction: Diana Nikolic assesses the drug consumption room experience in Liège In the newspaper Sudinfo of 17 June, Diana Nikolic, Walloon MP, states that the scheme has not lived up to its promises. She looks back on the hearings held at the Walloon Parliament at the initiative... Health 17 Jun 2025
Towards the end of the liberal healthcare model? The MR reminds the Health Minister of its priorities In a plenary session, MR MP Daniel Bacquelaine challenged the Health Minister on his worrying plans for healthcare. The MR has always defended a high-performing, accessible and liberal healthcare mode... Health Press releases 12 Jun 2025
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Loubna Azghoud calls for urgent political and medical awareness On Tuesday 3 June, in the Health and Women's Rights committee, MP Loubna Azghoud (MR) questioned Health Minister Yves Coppieters about the glaring lack of awareness, early diagnosis, specific support ... Equal opportunities Health 6 Jun 2025
The MR advocates fairer pay for midwives Daniel Bacquelaine and Julie Taton, MR federal MPs, have tabled a bill to enhance the status of the midwifery profession by amending the nomenclature of care services. Currently, midwives' pay is base... Health Press releases 3 Jun 2025
At the initiative of the Kot Citoyen, Georges-Louis Bouchez in front of several hundred students! Last night, our President Georges-Louis Bouchez took part in a debate organised by the Kot Citoyen in Louvain-la-Neuve, alongside the other party leaders. Three major themes were discussed in front of... Employment Health 19 Mar 2025
Cardiovascular disease: a health priority for the MR The MR group in the Chamber, driven by federal MP Daniel Bacquelaine, is calling for urgent and coordinated mobilisation to fight cardiovascular disease, which is among the leading causes of death in ... Health Press releases 8 Jan 2025
