Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for an ambitious industrial policy at the Agoria congress As a guest at Agoria's annual congress, held this Thursday at the Sucrerie de Wavre, Georges-Louis Bouchez, President of the MR, took part in the panel “Cinq à Corps: cross-party discussions”, alongsi... Industry Wallonia 30 Jan 2026
“MAKE 2025-2030” Energy as a central lever of the industrial recovery plan Belgium has embarked on an unprecedented interfederal effort to strengthen the competitiveness of its industry and support reindustrialisation. In a context marked by high energy costs, infrastructure... Energy Federal Industry Press releases 29 Jan 2026
MAKE2025-2030: validation of the first action plans to support industry This Tuesday, a meeting of the steering committee of the inter-federal MAKE2025-2030 plan was held, dedicated to industrial competitiveness and the future of employment in Belgium. The meeting was co-... Employment Federal Industry Press releases 29 Jan 2026
Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet adjusts AWEX's course: towards more results In an unstable international context, Wallonia must be able to rely on efficient, high-performing economic tools aligned with its priorities. This is the course set by Minister Jeholet for the Walloon... Industry Press releases Taxation and economy Wallonia 23 Jan 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez visits “BRU” This Friday, the MR President visited the company “BRU”, which owns the Spa water brand, in Stoumont. The aim of the visit was to gain a better understanding of how this iconic natural mineral water p... Environment and climate Industry Wallonia 23 Jan 2026
On the sidelines of Davos, interview with David Clarinval The Minister of Economy, present at the Davos Economic Forum, gave an interview to the French newspaper L'Opinion. European economic sovereignty, Donald Trump, stance. Here are a few excerpts. Europe ... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal In the media Industry 23 Jan 2026
Power grids under strain: Wallonia seeks innovative solutions Blocked industrial zones, projects on hold: the Minister of Energy is further strengthening her response. A group of experts and researchers has been set up. The objective? To identify innovative tech... Energy Industry Press releases Wallonia 7 Jan 2026
In video Speech by Georges-Louis Bouchez at the MR launch congress in La Louvière: "With €6.4 billion in evaded taxes, the mutual insurance funds are the broadest shoulders!" The Mouvement Réformateur launched its 2026 New Year tour in La Louvière, at the heart of Hainaut, bringing together elected representatives, activists, entrepreneurs and citizens around a shared goal... Federal Industry On video Speeches Taxation and economy Wallonia 4 Jan 2026
Minister Simonet at the MR's New Year address in La Louvière alongside SMEs and industry to rekindle the desire to start a business in Belgium The Mouvement Réformateur put self-employed workers and SMEs at the heart of its congress, with a panel bringing together the Minister for SMEs, the Self-Employed and Middle Classes, Éléonore Simonet,... Federal Industry Self-employed and SMEs 4 Jan 2026
Roland Duchâtelet at the MR New Year's reception in La Louvière: for rigorous management of public services The Mouvement Réformateur chose to invite Roland Duchâtelet as a distinguished guest from the industrial sector, giving the floor to an entrepreneur who, for more than 35 years, has experienced global... Federal Industry Speeches Taxation and economy 4 Jan 2026
The Government introduces the “energy standard” to support the competitiveness of energy-intensive Belgian industries On the proposal of Federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, the Council of Ministers today approved, in first reading, the introduction of the “energy standard”. This long-awaited decision aims to signi... Energy Federal Industry Press releases 23 Dec 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez in Het Nieuwsblad: “We must become business-friendly again, focused on industry.” In 2025, he had to play on several boards at once: forming a federal government, concluding a summer agreement, negotiating for Brussels, finding a major budget deal and fending off attacks. At the sa... Europe Federal Industry Taxation and economy 20 Dec 2025
