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Brussels 2027 Budget Conclave: Cleaning up finances to invest in growth

Sound public finances to invest in growth and keep Brussels attractive for those who live, work and visit there. With the 2027 budget agreement, our Minister-President Boris Dilliès sets the course: the colossal deficit inherited from the left is brought down to €719 million, and we continue on the path towards balance in 2029. All without raising

Brussels Budget Local government Taxation and economy

9 Oct 2026

The MR is working for Brussels: more purchasing power and concrete reforms to improve daily life for Brusselers

At Val Duchesse, our Minister-President MR Boris Dilliès, surrounded by his Ministers, presented the Brussels Government's summer agreement this Thursday evening. This agreement marks a new step in implementing the majority's programme. It strengthens the purchasing power of Brusselers, boosts the Region's economic attractiveness, invests in efficient mobility and public spaces adapted to climate cha

Brussels Institutional Local government Taxation and economy

18 Jul 2026

Foyer Anderlechtois: the MR obtains an inquiry committee

The MR has obtained the creation of a parliamentary inquiry committee into the way social housing was allocated at Foyer Anderlechtois. This decision follows serious suspicions of favouritism surrounding its chairman, the socialist Lotfi Mostefa (PS), revealed by a Pano (VRT) report. Stop favouritism! Social housing must be allocated according to clear rules

Brussels Institutional Local Local government Security and justice Social security

21 Jun 2026

A clearer and simpler governance of police zones

We are abolishing the police councils, whose strategic added value has become increasingly limited, from 1 July. No more attendance fees; this abolition of a body that has become superfluous will save €2 million. Democratic oversight will henceforth take place at the level of the municipal councils.

Federal Institutional Local Local government Security and justice

30 May 2026

At last a new government in Brussels thanks to the MR BRUSSELS WINS!

Brussels could no longer remain deadlocked: this agreement, after 614 days without a government and 3 days of conclave under formateur Georges-Louis Bouchez, finally gives our capital a new direction. Sound finances, calmer mobility, more affordable housing, a revived economy and strengthened security: the MR is making the Brussels Region functional again. The MR's return to government

Brussels Employment Energy Health Housing and urban planning Institutional Local government Mobility Security and justice Social security Taxation and economy

13 Feb 2026

The MR launches its major project on municipal mergers

We must reduce the number of political mandates in our country. This will allow us to make the state apparatus more efficient and make savings. We must put municipal mergers on the table, a necessity to strengthen the efficiency and quality of local services. Every project must take account of realities on the ground and be built together with local elected representatives. The M

Institutional Local Local government Wallonia

31 Jan 2026

Historic reform: a thorough transformation of the provinces with the abolition of elected provincial councils

A historic reform of the provinces in Wallonia with the abolition of the provincial councils. Fewer elected representatives, fewer levels of power, an inter-municipal structure refocused on the essentials. Useful powers are retained, duplication is removed, municipalities are strengthened. A simplification reform in the service of public efficiency.

Institutional Local Local government Wallonia

26 Dec 2025

Time-limiting unemployment benefits: compensation mechanisms for the CPAS

Contrary to what is being circulated, the CPAS will not be left to face the additional demands linked to the time-limiting of unemployment benefits on their own. The federal government has planned unprecedented compensation: €26 million as early as 2025 to prepare for the reform, then more than €300 to €700 million per year between 2026 and 2030. Resources are increasing sharply for staff, support and activation

Employment Federal Local government Social security

22 Nov 2025

Merging Brussels police zones to fight crime more effectively

The aim of this reform is to strengthen the safety of everyone who lives in Brussels, works there or visits it. The current organisation into six zones has shown its limits. Recent events all too often remind us of the need to fight more effectively and more forcefully against insecurity and organised crime, while guaranteeing strong local presence

Brussels Federal Local government Security and justice

10 Sept 2025