Belgium at the heart of defence innovation and industry For the first time, Belgium hosted Bedex, a trade fair entirely dedicated to the defence industry. Organised in Brussels, at the heart of Europe and close to the European institutions and NATO, this e... Defence Federal Industry Wallonia 13 Mar 2026
In video Speech by the President of the Centre Jean Gol and the MR: For a sovereign Europe with a President of the European Union Georges-Louis Bouchez opened and then closed the entire colloquium, calling for a Europe with a genuine President of the Union able to embody its unity and power on the international stage. In a spiri... Europe Europe and international affairs Industry On video Speeches 13 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez addresses international ambassadors: "Invest in Brussels" "Brussels is a showcase for Belgium. Brussels is back", said MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez before a group of international ambassadors. "Brussels must become the European capital of artificial in... Brussels Industry Institutional 12 Mar 2026
The Government takes a new step to structurally reduce electricity costs for industry On the proposal of the Federal Minister of Energy, Mathieu Bihet, the Council of Ministers approved at second reading the preliminary draft law amending the law on the organisation of the electricity ... Energy Federal Industry 6 Mar 2026
Innovation in Wallonia: a reform for greater efficiency and economic impact Wallonia invests heavily in research and development and has recognised strengths: top-level universities, high-performing research centres, an innovative industrial fabric. But this ecosystem has gra... Industry Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 5 Mar 2026
SMRs and innovation: Belgium at the heart of the reactor Belgium took a decisive step this week in the development of new-generation small modular reactors. The partnership between the European consortium EAGLES, led by SCK CEN, and the French-Italian start... Energy Europe Federal Industry Press releases 19 Feb 2026
Mathieu Bihet: faster grid connections to boost the growth of our businesses The regulator's recent decision to reform grid connection procedures is a strong signal for our businesses and our economy. Fully in line with the direction set by the interfederal Make 2025-2030 plan... Energy Federal Industry 18 Feb 2026
Adrien Dolimont and Pierre-Yves Jeholet alongside King Philippe at FN Herstal Adrien Dolimont, Walloon Minister-President, and Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Walloon Minister for the Economy and Industry, accompanied His Majesty King Philippe during his official visit to FN Herstal, a fl... Defence Industry Wallonia 12 Feb 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez to Flemish employers: “Fewer taxes and fewer pointless rules to save our industry” Europe can no longer depend on other major powers. That was the message conveyed by MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez during his conference at Voka in Brussels, where he spoke with representatives fr... Europe Federal Industry Taxation and economy 6 Feb 2026
Our Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval says no to Chinese dumping The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law on competition, put forward by the Minister of Economy. This law pursues a dual objective. Firstly, it will allow the Belgian Competition ... Federal Industry Press releases Taxation and economy 2 Feb 2026
Adrien Dolimont and Cécile Neven visit TotalEnergies OneTech Belgium This week, Walloon Minister-President Adrien Dolimont and the Minister for Energy, the Air-Climate Plan and Airports, Cécile Neven , visited TotalEnergies OneTech Belgium . A visit centred on innovati... Energy Industry Wallonia 30 Jan 2026
Research reform: Adrien Dolimont commits to a clear course towards impact and efficiency In an interview with L'Écho, Walloon Minister-President Adrien Dolimont discussed the thorough reform of the Walloon research decree, a text dating from 2008 that has become unsuited to today's econom... Digital and technology In the media Industry Wallonia 30 Jan 2026
