“ Setting our businesses free ” Georges-Louis Bouchez at the heart of the Antwerp chemical cluster On the Scheldelaan in Antwerp, Bayer and TotalEnergies help keep the economic heart of our country beating. Along with other strategic companies, they show that the Antwerp chemical cluster, the secon... Federal In the media Industry Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
Pukkelpop: the inquiry requested by David Clarinval leads to an agreement favourable to festivals Minister of Economy David Clarinval welcomes the decision of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) regarding the takeover of Pukkelpop by Live Nation, following the commitments made to guarantee the... Culture and tourism Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
Budget: cutting spending and reviving growth Ahead of the budget conclave, Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval presented the MR's vision and priorities for durably restoring our country's public finances. Belgium's budgetary situation is diffi... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 11 Sept 2026
“ When I hear the word ‘tax’, my ears start buzzing ” Budget: for Eléonore Simonet, the answer lies in cutting spending A guest on L’Echo last weekend, the Federal Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and the Middle Classes, Eléonore Simonet, discussed budgetary options to find 10 billion, but she also presented a numb... Budget Federal In the media Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy 10 Sept 2026
In video The MR’s new political year in Waterloo: protecting purchasing power and restoring trust Before the 1,800 activists gathered at the foot of the Lion's Mound in Waterloo, the MR's Estivales opened with an engaging history lesson, with information about the battle and the uniforms of the ar... Europe and international affairs Federal Institutional Local On video Taxation and economy 7 Sept 2026
Featured “ People don’t expect compromise from us. They expect a sense of the state from us ” MR Estivales: Georges-Louis Bouchez’s speech More than 1,800 people gathered this Sunday, 6 September, at the foot of the Lion’s Mound for the MR’s Estivales. A season-opening congress marked by enthusiasm, responsibility and ambition, during wh... Asylum and migration Education Featured Federal On video Security and justice Speeches Taxation and economy 6 Sept 2026
Hautes Fagnes, car taxation and the Boucle du Hainaut: the issues on the table as Wallonia returns to work The Walloon Government returns to work with several major issues on the table. Following the fires in the Hautes Fagnes, the coming months will focus on restoring the affected areas and climate adapta... Energy Environment and climate In the media Mobility Taxation and economy Wallonia 4 Sept 2026
“ Taxing high wealth? It is more of an election leaflet than a budgetary solution ” Tax on high wealth: Eléonore Simonet says no A guest on the programme “QR le débat” broadcast on RTBF this Wednesday, the Federal Minister for the Middle Classes, Self-Employed and SMEs, Eléonore Simonet, discussed the budgetary options for find... Budget Federal In the media Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy 4 Sept 2026
“ Finding 10 billion is about 3% of this total spending. It is not an insurmountable Everest. ” Budget: Georges-Louis Bouchez returns on Jeudi en Prime On Thursday 3 September at 8pm, Georges-Louis Bouchez made his media comeback on the RTBF programme Jeudi en Prime. Faced with budgetary challenges, the MR President defended a clear line: cutting ine... Budget Federal In the media Institutional Taxation and economy 4 Sept 2026
“ With the MR, there will be no VAT increase! ” RTL Presidents’ Debate: Georges-Louis Bouchez stands up for the middle class During the Presidents' Debate on RTL TVI, on Wednesday 2 September in “Rentrée politique”, Georges-Louis Bouchez reaffirmed the MR's priority: protecting those who work, the middle class and those who... Budget Employment Federal In the media Taxation and economy 3 Sept 2026
David Clarinval gives savers a boost The Minister of Economy has decided to keep the maximum interest rate applicable to long-term life insurance policies for 2027 at 3.75%, despite the National Bank's proposal… Administrative simplification Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 1 Sept 2026
In video “ You don't get involved for the next election. You get involved for the next generation. ” Georges-Louis Bouchez invited by David Lisnard to Cannes Invited as guest of honour by David Lisnard, mayor of Cannes and presidential candidate, to the “La Gagne” congress, held this last weekend of August in Cannes, MR President Georges-Louis… Employment Europe Europe and international affairs Federal On video Taxation and economy 31 Aug 2026
