David Clarinval strengthens consumer protection and access to financial services Today, the Council of Ministers approved a set of measures under the draft laws containing various provisions on the Economy and Consumer Protection. These reforms, driven by Minister David Clarinval,... Federal Press releases Security and justice Taxation and economy 3 Jul 2026 News
An energy market more favourable to consumers The Federal Parliament adopted this Thursday, on a proposal by the Federal Minister for Energy, Mathieu Bihet, and the Minister for Consumer Protection, Rob Beenders, a major reform aimed at making th... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 3 Jul 2026 News
David Clarinval removes administrative burdens for certain companies regarding reporting Less administrative burden for several companies. The Chamber of Representatives adopted Minister Clarinval's bill last night, partially transposing the European “Omnibus I” directive on corporate sus... Administrative simplification Europe Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs 3 Jul 2026 News
Flexi-jobs opened up to almost all sectors This 1 July marks the extension of flexi-jobs to all sectors, to the delight of the Minister for Employment, David Clarinval, who described the system as a "win-win" and a "success story" on La Premiè... Employment Federal 3 Jul 2026 News
Foyer anderlechtois: Marcela Gori testifies for 8 hours, Lotfi Mostefa opts for silence After a long monologue, the chairman of the Foyer anderlechtois refuses to answer the MPs' questions. The MR deplores a missed opportunity and demands recommendations commensurate with the revelations... Brussels Institutional Press releases 3 Jul 2026 News
Before 300 activists, David Weytsman launches the new momentum of MR Brussels and Periphery Brussels: More than 300 activists, elected representatives and officials took part on Wednesday evening in the first General Assembly of MR Brussels and Periphery since the regional elections. An even... Brussels Institutional 3 Jul 2026 News
Metro 3: learning the lessons to better protect your money After 23 meetings of the special Metro 3 committee, the findings of Amélie Pans and Clémentine Barzin, MR MPs, are damning: biased studies, fragmented governance, works launched too early and a budget... Brussels Budget Institutional Press releases 3 Jul 2026 News
Strengthening teachers' digital skills: for a school equal to today's challenges The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has adopted, on second reading, two draft decrees aimed at strengthening teacher training, both in terms of digital skills and the implementation of ... Digital and technology Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Jul 2026 News
Near you: open days, conferences and MR events all year round We opened the doors of the Presidency, and you walked through them. That simple gesture, coming, asking questions, sharing ideas, is not trivial: it says something profound about the way we want to do... Local Local government 3 Jul 2026 News
“ Merging Belfius and Ethias is essential for the Belgian economy ” Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for a major public bancassurer Georges-Louis Bouchez wants to give Belgium a major public bank-insurer capable of carrying weight, investing, and protecting our economic interests. For too long, our country has lacked strategic amb... Federal Industry 1 Jul 2026 News
“ Within Belgium, it is better to organise ourselves according to a French-speaking logic ” Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for a French-speaking federation Georges-Louis Bouchez is reopening a debate that is structurally important for the country's future by proposing to strengthen ties between Wallonia, Brussels and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. An ... Brussels In the media Institutional Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 1 Jul 2026 News
Maternity leave for self-employed women now aligned with that of employees: the end of unequal treatment Since 1 st July, maternity leave for self-employed women has increased from 12 to 15 weeks for those who wish it. If they want, they can now benefit from the same leave duration as employees. Previous... Equal opportunities Federal Self-employed and SMEs 1 Jul 2026 News
