European livestock strategy: a welcome change of course for European livestock farmers The European Commission today presented its first European Livestock Strategy , a long-awaited document that finally recognises the essential role of livestock farmers in food sovereignty, the vitalit... Agriculture Europe Press releases 10 Jul 2026
Wallonia is betting on 5 Strategic Innovation Domains to strengthen its competitiveness A strategic framework until 2034 to align research, innovation and the economy around the Region's strengths and assets. The Walloon Government today adopted, on the proposal of the Minister for the E... Digital and technology Industry Press releases Wallonia 10 Jul 2026
Guaranteeing the salary of mayors and aldermen on maternity or birth leave Walloon MP and mayor Caroline Cassart has tabled a draft decree to guarantee that mayors, aldermen and alderwomen, and CPAS chairs continue to receive their salary when taking maternity, birth, adopti... Equal opportunities Local Local government Press releases Wallonia 9 Jul 2026
2026 budget adjustment: two positive and concrete measures for schools and teachers The Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation adopted the programme decree accompanying the 2026 budget adjustment in committee on Tuesday. This text, which contains no austerity measures, reflec... Budget Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 8 Jul 2026
School dropout and exclusions: the Government strengthens student support This Monday, the Education Committee of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation adopted two draft decrees aimed at facilitating the implementation of reforms adopted in 2024 to combat schoo... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 7 Jul 2026
The Walloon Government backs the timber industry with €3 million Last year, Filière Bois Wallonie SA signed its first management contract running until 2029. A structuring framework that clarified its missions and set its action on a long-term footing. The first ye... Agriculture Industry Press releases Wallonia 3 Jul 2026
Floriane Bonnier appointed new MR+ group leader on the Brussels City Council After nearly fifteen years of commitment within the Mouvement Réformateur, she takes the helm of a group of eleven elected representatives, becoming the only woman to hold this position among the Coun... Brussels Local Local government Press releases 3 Jul 2026
Bereavement leave and euthanasia: Florence Reuter's proposal unanimously adopted in committee The bill by MR federal MP Florence Reuter, which aims to adapt the bereavement leave period in cases of scheduled euthanasia, was unanimously adopted at first reading in the Chamber's Social Affairs C... Employment Federal Press releases Social security 3 Jul 2026
Oil and coal boilers: a gradual and pragmatic phase-out The Walloon Parliament adopted, this Wednesday, the provisions organising the gradual phase-out of oil and coal boilers in existing buildings. This reform, initiated under the previous legislature, ha... Environment and climate Press releases Social security Wallonia 3 Jul 2026
New tools to track trade tariffs between Belgium and the United States David Clarinval, Minister for the Economy, and Eléonore Simonet, Minister for the Middle Classes, Self-Employed and SMEs, present two initiatives designed to strengthen information for Belgian compani... Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 3 Jul 2026
David Clarinval strengthens consumer protection and access to financial services Today, the Council of Ministers approved a set of measures under the draft laws containing various provisions on the Economy and Consumer Protection. These reforms, driven by Minister David Clarinval,... Federal Press releases Security and justice Taxation and economy 3 Jul 2026
David Clarinval removes administrative burdens for certain companies regarding reporting Less administrative burden for several companies. The Chamber of Representatives adopted Minister Clarinval's bill last night, partially transposing the European “Omnibus I” directive on corporate sus... Administrative simplification Europe Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 3 Jul 2026
