Pierre-Yves Jeholet: "We want Defence to become an economic driver for Wallonia" Our Walloon Minister for Economy, Pierre-Yves Jeholet, recently outlined Wallonia's ambitious strategy to position Defence as a leading sector in the south of the country. Against a tense internationa... Defence Industry Wallonia 12 Aug 2025
David Clarinval: "The European Union must shed its naivety and put business competitiveness back at the heart of its action" In his interview with La Libre, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Employment David Clarinval highlights the essential point: focusing on defending our industry and employment, beyond ... Environment and climate Europe Federal Industry 6 Aug 2025
US-EU trade deal: an agreement that reveals “European weakness”, according to Georges-Louis Bouchez On Sunday 27 July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signs a trade agreement with US President Donald Trump. MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez describes this agreement as "the reflec... Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Industry 28 Jul 2025
“We must build a Belgian giant”, Georges-Louis Bouchez proposes merging Belfius and Ethias Should part of Belfius be sold to meet the State's budgetary needs? The question resurfaces in public debate as rising military spending calls for new revenue. “Sell Belfius now? That's a no,” says Ge... Budget Federal In the media Industry 10 Jul 2025
Technology mines: we must dare to reopen our soil Georges-Louis Bouchez took part this Tuesday, 1 July, in a press conference at Blegny-Mine devoted to a strategic issue for Belgium's future. Our Jean Gol study centre presented its new study entitled... Energy Europe Federal In the media Industry Wallonia 2 Jul 2025
In video Launch of a consortium that will develop EAGLES-300, a 4th generation modular SMR reactor A decisive step towards the nuclear power of tomorrow. Belgium is placing itself at the heart of European innovation! In collaboration with our Italian and Romanian partners, we have just launched a c... Energy Industry On video 19 Jun 2025
By 2034, one in ten planes in Europe will be recycled in Charleroi Next week, Wallonia will take the lead at the International Paris Air Show. Cécile Neven, Adrien Dolimont and Pierre-Yves Jeholet will be able to showcase an ambitious aircraft dismantling project. Ar... Employment Industry Press releases 13 Jun 2025
Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet visits EXMAR and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges: energy as a lever for sovereignty and competitiveness Federal Minister of Energy Mathieu Bihet visited EXMAR on Monday 26 May, followed by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, for a day in the field dedicated to the challenges of the energy transition. This visit... Energy Industry 26 May 2025
In video An exceptional guest at our May Day, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal shakes up the Europe of standards and revives the Europe of work As guest of honour at the Mouvement Réformateur congress, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal delivered a powerful and profoundly European speech in Charleroi. Before an enthusiastic audience, he gave... Europe and international affairs Industry On video Speeches 2 May 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez guest on QR Special USA: "We must negotiate treaties with as many regions of the world as possible" As a guest on the programme QR: USA Special on RTBF, the President of the Mouvement Réformateur, Georges-Louis Bouchez, gave a clear-eyed analysis of today's major geopolitical challenges. Speaking pl... Europe and international affairs In the media Industry 30 Apr 2025
Georges-Louis Bouchez on LN24: "It's time to act, not beat around the bush" On 9 April, Georges-Louis Bouchez was a guest on Bonsoir Le Débat on LN24. True to his style, the MR President sounded the alarm: it is more than time to put an end to ideological posturing, endless t... In the media Industry Taxation and economy 11 Apr 2025
US tariffs - MR MEP Benoît Cassart urges the European Commission not to panic Donald Trump has declared a global trade war, sparing none of the most fragile countries. This offensive affects almost every country in the world, except Canada and Mexico, which have signed a free t... Europe and international affairs Industry Press releases 3 Apr 2025
