Startup Boost: first thematic call for projects on AI and cybersecurity After a first general call for projects, Wallonie Entreprendre (WE) is launching a new call for applications for Startup Boost, its funding scheme dedicated to innovative startups in their early stage... Digital and technology Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 18 Jun 2026
Business creation: +28% in Wallonia, the MR's reforms are paying off The figures speak for themselves: thanks to the MR's momentum, Wallonia is seeing a sharp rise in business creation. In the first quarter of 2026, 7,430 new companies were founded, a 28% increase comp... Administrative simplification Federal Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 16 Jun 2026
Pierre-Yves Jeholet strengthens support for long-term sick people returning to work Faced with the steadily rising number of people unable to work, Walloon Minister for Employment and Training Pierre-Yves Jeholet is strengthening measures to help them return to work. More than 218,00... Employment Social security Wallonia 11 Jun 2026
Paid educational leave fraud: Minister Jeholet reacts I have been informed of the operation carried out today by the Federal Judicial Police and the Labour Auditor's Office. It confirms the seriousness of the fraud suspicions that had led the regional se... Employment Press releases Security and justice Wallonia 5 Jun 2026
Starting your own business should not be an obstacle course The Walloon Government, on a proposal from Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Walloon Minister for the Economy, Employment and Training, is thoroughly reforming the self-employment support structures (SAACE) and th... Employment Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 5 Jun 2026
“ When I get lessons in management from the socialists, they have the credibility of the captain of the Titanic ” Pierre-Yves Jeholet on RTL-TVI: Wallonia is back in the economic game Speaking on RTL-TVI this Sunday, the Vice-President of the Walloon Government made a clear assessment: yes, the situation is difficult… but Wallonia is moving forward. Industrial investment, the retur... Industry Press releases Taxation and economy Wallonia 5 Jun 2026
Response from Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet to Pairi Daiza's statement Pairi Daiza's decision to finance its project alone is a free and sovereign choice that I respect. However, I want to be very clear: the Government never demanded anything. The approved support fell u... Industry Press releases Taxation and economy 21 May 2026
Business Cheques: a thorough reform to put the business back at the centre This Thursday 21 May, the Walloon Government, on the proposal of Minister for the Economy Pierre-Yves Jeholet, adopted, at third reading, the draft decree reforming the business cheques scheme. A deci... Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 21 May 2026
Better support for Research, Development and Innovation in Wallonia The Walloon Government has adopted a new framework decree on research at first reading. Driven by the Minister for the Economy, Industry and Research Pierre-Yves Jeholet, and Minister-President Adrien... Employment Industry Press releases Wallonia 13 May 2026
In video 1 May 2026 - Blegny: Our work is gaining ground Thank you to the more than 2,000 liberal activists who attended in Blegny to celebrate Labour Day on 1 May. Welcomed by Mayor Jérôme Cochart in a mobilising atmosphere, they set the tone for a day foc... Brussels Employment Federal On video Wallonia 1 May 2026
A label that commits, results that count The Walloon Government has granted, until 31 December 2027, labelling to 21 Competence Centres. The labelling of Competence Centres (CDC) is much more than an administrative exercise. It allows for a ... Education Employment Press releases Wallonia 17 Apr 2026
The Government decides to end the APE scheme The Walloon Government has adopted, at first reading, the preliminary draft framework decree organising the integration of employment support schemes into sectoral policies. The APE scheme will be abo... Employment Press releases Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 25 Mar 2026
