Retirement at 60 for those who start working at 18: promise kept! From 1 January 2027, Belgium is taking a decisive step towards social justice with a thorough overhaul of the early retirement system. From now on, anyone with 42 years of effective career will be ent... Federal Pensions 23 Jul 2025 News
In video A register of social benefits to combat abuse and put an end to the left's business model Cases of social fraud continue to damage trust in our system of solidarity. Recently, the example of a person on incapacity benefit who was working as a lawyer abroad illustrated the excesses of a sys... Federal On video Social security 22 Jul 2025 News
In video The right explanation - the summer agreements The federal government has finalised its summer agreement! Several measures had already been voted last week during the Chamber's last plenary session, as well as the day after following the Council o... Employment Federal In the media Institutional On video 22 Jul 2025 News
In video Summer agreement… the MR said it and did it! The federal government has finalised its summer agreement! Many measures had already been passed last week during the final plenary session of the Chamber, as well as the following day after the Counc... Federal Institutional On video Press releases 21 Jul 2025 News
Brussels: a single police zone for a safer capital region! This is a major step forward for the safety of Brussels residents and the efficiency of police services. On the initiative of Bernard Quintin, our Minister of the Interior, the federal government has ... Brussels Federal Security and justice 20 Jul 2025 News
Shops, return-to-work bonus, abolition of small taxes: news for self-employed workers The federal government approved several measures concerning self-employed workers and SMEs this Friday. Shops will be allowed to open 7 days a week and until 9pm On a proposal from the Minister for th... Employment Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 20 Jul 2025 News
Support for schools affected by the July 2021 floods Some schools were particularly hard hit by the July 2021 floods. Aware of these difficulties, the previous “Jeholet” government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation significantly supported the affected... Education In the media Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Jul 2025 News
The Walloon Government secures its Liège and Charleroi airports: a balance between economy, innovation and respect for residents The Walloon Government has taken important decisions to secure the future of its Charleroi and Liège airports, reconciling economic development with respect for the environment and residents' quality ... Mobility Press releases Wallonia 20 Jul 2025 News
Benoit Cassart: "A weakened and renationalised CAP is a gift to the enemies of Europe!" The European Commission has decided to fragment the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), cut its budget by 20% (while the overall EU budget has increased) and merge it into a single fund. The CAP will th... Agriculture Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases 20 Jul 2025 News
Regulating social media for young people: the Wallonia-Brussels Federation adopts a common position The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, at the initiative of the Minister for Media, has reached a common position on regulating children's access to social media. A pioneering approach ai... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Jul 2025 News
In video The proper explanation - Animal welfare In Wallonia, thousands of animals disappear, are mistreated or seized every year. This reality has direct consequences: shelters are overflowing, associations are sounding the alarm, and public outrag... Animal welfare On video Wallonia 20 Jul 2025 News
Good local ideas: in Hannut, "Ride and Buy" reconciles soft mobility and local shopping Spotlight on an innovative local initiative. Set up in Hannut by MR mayor Manu Douette, “Ride and Buy” is a smart, replicable project that deserves to be known by all MR representatives. Launched in 2... Local Local government Wallonia 20 Jul 2025 News
