Better rewards for work, reform of the provinces, a simplification shock, ambitious back-to-work policies and support for our economic players and our industry: the Walloon Government is hard at work reforming Wallonia from top to bottom and enabling its recovery. The Walloons have clearly expressed their wish for change, and the MR is working tirelessly to achieve results quickly, with ambition, conviction and efficiency. We are resolutely modernising Wallonia. Clear, useful projects rooted in on-the-ground realities.
2026 is a pivotal year in the 2024-2029 term. The projects led by MR ministers aim to modernise public action, strengthen regional efficiency and concretely improve the service provided to citizens.
This briefing aims to give local representatives a clear political reading, project by project.
1. Projects led by Minister Adrien Dolimont
1. Revision of the Animal Welfare Code
Modernisation of the Code, improved readability and adaptation to on-the-ground realities. First texts expected early 2026.
2. Revision of the decree on research aid
Optimising the impact of public aid, promoting innovation and synergies with the economic fabric. Project being drafted.
3. Revision of the weapons licence decree
Dual objective:
- Strengthen legal certainty.
- Simplify and clarify procedures.
First reading early 2026.
4. Optimisation of the advisory function
Streamlining of advisory structures, improving the quality of opinions and reducing administrative burdens. Adoption planned for 2026.
2. Projects led by Minister François Desquesnes
5. Motoring vignette
Coordinated introduction between the Regions with no tax increase. Implementation targeted for March 2027.
6. Reform of the provinces
- Clarify territorial organisation.
- Abolish the direct election of provincial councils.
- Refocus supra-municipal missions.
Feedback from municipalities and provinces expected by May 2026.
3. Projects led by Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet
7. Reform of the innovation landscape
Reform of poles, clusters and research policy to strengthen economic impact.
8. Reform of business vouchers
Simplification and improved clarity of the aid schemes.
9. Reform of hiring incentives
More targeted, effective measures adapted to the labour market.
4. Projects led by Minister Yves Coppieters
10. Protection of water catchment areas
Guaranteeing water quality while taking local realities into account. Conclusions expected in 2026.
11. Digitalisation of permits
Administrative simplification and urgent reform of the environmental permit decree.
5. Projects led by Minister Jacqueline Galant
12. Reform of the Walloon Civil Service Code
In-depth modernisation announced for early 2026.
13. Administrative simplification shock
Reduced burdens, a principle of trust and increased efficiency.
6. Projects led by Minister Valérie Lescrenier
14. Early childhood care
Increasing the number of places and strengthening inter-regional coordination.
7. Projects led by Minister Céline Neven
15. Energy renovation
More efficient and targeted mechanisms.
16. Energy flexibility
Unblocking of connections, network investments and structural reform.
17. Airport governance
Assessment expected in 2026.
18. Climate burden sharing
Fair distribution of climate efforts.
8. Projects led by Minister Anne-Catherine Dalcq
19. Nature restoration
Reconciling European objectives with agricultural realities.
Conclusion
2026 marks a decisive stage in the 2024-2029 term. The projects presented reflect the Walloon Government's determination to modernise public action, simplify rules and remove structural obstacles.
Local representatives are essential relays for these reforms. This briefing provides them with clear insights to understand, explain and defend these projects, which form the basis of a more efficient, future-oriented Wallonia.