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A clearer and more transparent energy bill

On a proposal from the Energy Minister and the Minister for Consumer Protection, the federal government approved on 3 April 2026, at second reading, a major reform that will come into force on 1 January 2027 and is designed to make energy bills clearer, more transparent and easier to compare for households and businesses.

Energy Federal

22 May 2026

Energy standard: securing energy costs and boosting our country's industrial attractiveness

The government is taking a major step to reduce businesses' energy costs structurally, strengthen the competitiveness of our electricity-intensive industry and anchor jobs in Belgium. This bill is the cornerstone of the energy standard, one of this government's priorities. It establishes a clear and lasting framework to secure energy costs and make our country more attractive to industry.

Energy Federal Self-employed and SMEs

22 May 2026

Investments to ensure our security

The government is planning €34.2 billion of investment over 10 years to strengthen our Defence, while mobilising the European Union to boost the innovation and resilience of the Alliance's European pillar. This approach combines immediate strategic realism with future European ambition.

Defence Europe Federal

19 May 2026

Increase in the Defence budget

The federal government is raising the defence budget to 2% of GDP from 2025, and 2.5% from 2034. You cannot build an economic and social paradise in a Europe at war. The point is to strengthen our security without placing the burden on the population (no “defence tax”).

Defence Federal

19 May 2026

Deployment of soldiers in Brussels stations and metro stations

The capital's stations see huge numbers of national and international travellers pass through and concentrate multiple problems. Several dozen soldiers patrol alongside police officers to step up security there.

Brussels Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

Enhanced protection for the Jewish community

In the face of a widespread rise in antisemitism, security measures around sites of importance to the Jewish community have been stepped up. Soldiers have been deployed as reinforcements in Brussels, Antwerp and Liège.

Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

Summer plan to reduce queues at Brussels Airport

To reduce queues at Brussels Airport, a strengthened police presence is being ensured and new officers are currently being trained. We are working with all the stakeholders involved to guarantee infrastructure that matches the ambition of our national airport.

Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

Strengthening citizens' preparedness for crises

The National Crisis Centre has launched a major national communication campaign entitled “Préparés ensemble - Samen voorbereid”. It encourages our citizens to prepare effectively for emergencies. It will run from 2026 to 2029.

Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

Possibility to sign administrative documents from your smartphone

Belgians will now be able to sign documents digitally via the MyGov.be digital wallet. This signature will have the same legal value as a handwritten signature on paper.

Administrative simplification Federal Wallonia

18 May 2026

More effective monitoring of people in residence procedures

People who do not yet hold a residence permit in Belgium but have applied for residence or international protection with the Immigration Office will now be identified and monitored far more reliably across the country.

Asylum and migration Federal

18 May 2026

Support for our firefighters across the country

For 2026, the budget of emergency service zones outside Brussels will be increased by 7.5 million euros. The funding of all emergency service zones will be index-linked from 1 January 2027.

Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

Stronger federal funding for our Brussels firefighters

Federal funding for Brussels firefighters will be tripled from 2026, rising from 5.7 to 15.4 million euros a year. These additional resources will strengthen their equipment and staffing, and help deliver ever more effective and faster interventions across every corner of the capital

Brussels Federal Security and justice

18 May 2026

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