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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 News

Boosting cleanliness around the North and South stations

State Secretary for Public Cleanliness Audrey Henry is continuing the clean-up strategy for Brussels-North and Brussels-South stations with this new large-scale operation. More than 5.5 tonnes of waste were collected. The Region, the municipalities, Bruxelles-Propreté, SNCB, STIB and the police are now coordinating their work more closely in order to lastingly improve cleanliness in these busy districts.

Brussels Environment and climate Local government Mobility

31 Aug 2026 Our results

More than €10 million to tackle early school leaving

The Government has approved a new series of calls for projects to strengthen school engagement and the success of young people in Brussels. This initiative will continue support for municipalities and grassroots organisations, while launching the Aide à la Réussite (AiR) scheme, designed to support struggling young people earlier and prevent early school leaving.

Brussels Early childhood and youth Education

31 Aug 2026 Our results

€1.5 million to boost free local sport

The Brussels Region is launching the PROXI 2026 call for projects, worth €1.5 million. Municipalities can receive support to create, renovate or improve local sports facilities that are free to use, with particular attention to inclusion, equality between women and men and the least well-equipped neighbourhoods.

Brussels Equal opportunities Local Local government Sport

31 Aug 2026 Our results

Canopy Plan: tackling heat islands and improving quality of life

The Canopy Plan aims to adapt the Region's major public spaces to climate challenges, while enhancing their urban quality, their appeal and their heritage and landscape value.

Brussels Environment and climate Housing and urban planning

31 Aug 2026 Our results

Making the Low Emission Zone more social and more pragmatic for Brussels motorists

The Brussels Government has approved a reform of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which sets the rules for cars allowed to drive in Brussels. The environmental targets are maintained, but the accompanying measures are strengthened. The reform notably provides for an annual pass of €350 for certain vehicles that do not meet the LEZ criteria, reduced to €200 for Brussels residents with increased benefit (BIM) status. Exemptions are also planned for certain vulnerable groups, as well as derogations for certain professionals.

Brussels Environment and climate Equal opportunities Mobility

31 Aug 2026 Our results

Multi-year investment plan for the STIB

The Brussels Government has approved STIB's multi-year investment plan. It provides for continued modernisation of the metro, trams and buses, the development of tram 15 between Brussels-North station and Belgica, and new investment to speed up the electrification of the bus fleet.

Brussels Budget Mobility

31 Aug 2026 Our results

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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 News

Education: the MR continues its essential reforms for a school of effort and high standards

The MR continues its essential reforms to improve the quality of education and support for our children. Our ambition is clear: to restore to school the taste for effort and a sense of high standards. From a young age, it must convey essential values: excellence, curiosity, a sense of responsibility, pride in a job well done, respect for authority

Education Neutrality of the State Social security Wallonia-Brussels Federation

31 Aug 2026 Our positions

Georges-Louis Bouchez in South Korea alongside EXMAR: Belgian industry at the forefront of maritime innovation

From 23 to 27 August, Georges-Louis Bouchez travelled to South Korea for an economic and industrial working mission alongside EXMAR and its chairman, Nicolas Saverys….

Europe Europe and international affairs Federal

28 Aug 2026 News

The BE HOME bonus is doubled to support Brussels homeowners

From the 2027 tax year, the BE HOME allowance is set to rise from €164 to €328 per year. This reduction in property tax benefits owners who live in their own home in Brussels and concerns around 200,000 Brussels residents. The aim is to directly support their purchasing power and make Brussels more attractive to households who choose to live and invest there.

Brussels Housing and urban planning Taxation and economy

28 Aug 2026 Our results

Contract 2035: making Adult Education a driver of employment

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation intends to play its part in raising the employment rate, an objective pursued at various levels of government. That is why, on a proposal from the Minister of Education…

Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation

28 Aug 2026 News

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