SMRs: Belgium accelerates its energy and industrial strategy Belgium is taking a further step in its energy strategy with the launch of a working group dedicated to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This initiative, led by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, forms part... Energy Federal In the media Industry 17 Apr 2026
Green light for Minister Bihet's energy standard A long-awaited breakthrough! On Thursday, the federal Parliament approved the bill on the energy standard put forward by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet. With this text, the government aims to durably r... Energy Federal In the media Industry 17 Apr 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Radio Judaica: “The Jewish community deserves a single point of contact within the Belgian state, so that commitments do not remain empty words” Georges-Louis Bouchez took part this Thursday evening in a major special broadcast on Radio Judaica, alongside a large and particularly attentive audience. Over more than 1.5 hours of live discussion,... Brussels Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media Security and justice 17 Apr 2026
In video Cécile Neven, Mathieu Bihet and Georges-Louis Bouchez: "Expensive energy is blocking decarbonisation" The Mouvement Réformateur held a press conference on energy this Thursday, 2 April, in the presence of our President Georges‑Louis Bouchez, Federal Minister of Energy Mathieu Bihet and the Walloon Min... Energy Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media On video Wallonia 2 Apr 2026
No magic money: Georges-Louis Bouchez defends workers, not political gadgets, on the “100% Belge” programme on LN24 On this Friday's edition of 100% Belge on LN24, Georges-Louis Bouchez reiterated a clear stance: no magic money, affordable and predictable energy, respect for those who work and already pay too much,... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 27 Mar 2026
David Clarinval calls for a paradigm shift in Europe T o become sovereign again, Europe must regain control of its industrial capacities and strengthen its competitiveness Speaking to journalist Stefan Grobe on his programme “12 Minutes With” on Euronew... Energy Europe Federal In the media Industry 27 Mar 2026
Energy and purchasing power: Georges-Louis Bouchez guest on QR Le Débat As a guest alongside the other party leaders on Wednesday evening in the QR Le Débat programme on energy, Georges-Louis Bouchez delivered a clear message: faced with geopolitical upheaval and market t... Energy Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 26 Mar 2026
With the “worker index”, the MR wants to reward work without penalising businesses! A guest this week on La Première's morning show, Georges-Louis Bouchez drew a clear line: stop applying quick fixes and tackle the real problems! The MR firmly rejects the index jump, a measure that d... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on VTM Nieuws: “Net wage indexation for workers without companies having to pay social contributions” “Working people must always be rewarded. An index jump, as proposed by the employers' organisation Voka, is therefore a bad idea,” says MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez. “I want a ‘workers' index’, ... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
David Clarinval: "Events in Iran are shaking economic certainties" Business competitiveness, tariffs, wage indexation, unemployment… In an interview with La Libre, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy discusses these topics in light of geopolitical e... Employment Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 13 Mar 2026
8 March: For a feminism that unites On the occasion of International Women's Day, we will be thousands strong in the streets to remind everyone that equality remains an ongoing struggle. I share this conviction. Women's rights are never... Equal opportunities Federal In the media 9 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Villa Politica: “Citizens and businesses must not pay the price of the war in Iran” “The war against Iran concerns us directly, since this country had already been involved in a series of attacks or attempted attacks on our territory,” said MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez, justify... Energy Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media 6 Mar 2026
