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End of standstill: the MR calls for urgent structural reforms

The dramatic state of the Belgian budget is the result of the absence of reforms since the Swedish coalition. The Vivaldi coalition was a government of standstill that spent money it didn't have. That...

Budget Federal Institutional

20 Apr 2026 News

More than half of long-term sick people found fit to work: The MR says stop to fake claims and defends genuine patients

Nearly one in two long-term sick people could work again: we can no longer turn a blind eye. Belgium has become the country of inactivity, up 150% in 20 years: our system must be reformed. We must protect genuine patients, while also supporting those who can return to work. Solidarity must remain fair: firm against abuse, humane for those who truly

Education Employment Federal Health

18 Apr 2026 Our positions

Free schooling: a principle upheld, clearer boundaries

Is free schooling under threat? The MR has chosen to strengthen school funding, extend free school supplies up to the sixth year of primary school, preserve staffing levels, and ensure lasting access to quality meals. The MR's and Minister Glatigny's aim is clear: to refocus schools on their fundamental missions, strengthen school autonomy, simplify procedu

Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation

18 Apr 2026 Our positions

CETA: the decree approved at second reading by Wallonia

The Walloon Government has approved, at second reading, the preliminary draft decree granting assent to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, for...

Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases Wallonia

17 Apr 2026 News

Bouchez and Dilliès at the Cercle de Wallonie: restoring the capital's shine, an ambition carried by two voices

This Tuesday, 14 April, the Cercle de Wallonie-Bruxelles welcomed Georges-Louis Bouchez and Boris Dilliès, for their first joint public appearance since Boris Dilliès took office as Minister-President...

Brussels Budget In the media Institutional

17 Apr 2026 News

Administrative simplification shock: step by step, Wallonia is simplifying itself

In March 2025, the Walloon Government presented its strategy to roll out a genuine administrative simplification shock, with a clear objective: to make procedures simpler, faster and more accessible f...

Administrative simplification Press releases Wallonia

17 Apr 2026 News

A label that commits, results that count

The Walloon Government has granted, until 31 December 2027, labelling to 21 Competence Centres. The labelling of Competence Centres (CDC) is much more than an administrative exercise. It allows for a ...

Education Employment Press releases Wallonia

17 Apr 2026 News

The MR tables a bill to introduce a guaranteed service at Bpost

The MR group in the Chamber announces the tabling of a bill aiming to introduce a guaranteed service within the universal postal service provided by bpost, similar to what already exists at the SNCB. ...

Civil service Federal Institutional Press releases

17 Apr 2026 News

SMRs: Belgium accelerates its energy and industrial strategy

Belgium is taking a further step in its energy strategy with the launch of a working group dedicated to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This initiative, led by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, forms part...

Energy Federal In the media Industry

17 Apr 2026 News

Green light for Minister Bihet's energy standard

A long-awaited breakthrough! On Thursday, the federal Parliament approved the bill on the energy standard put forward by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet. With this text, the government aims to durably r...

Energy Federal In the media Industry

17 Apr 2026 News

Our elected representative of the week: Laurence Rotthier

This week, we turn our attention to the province of Walloon Brabant. On 26 March, Mrs Laurence Rotthier was sworn in as a provincial councillor, handing over the mayoral sash to Mrs Virginie Hermans-P...

Elected representative of the week Local Local government Wallonia

17 Apr 2026 News

IPPJ: The MR PFWB group responds to the Brussels King's Prosecutor's cry of alarm

The alarm raised by the Brussels prosecutor is clear: the system is saturated. Meanwhile, victims are waiting for answers. The MR is taking up the issue. Last Tuesday, 14 April, MP Clémentine Barzin p...

Brussels Early childhood and youth Press releases Security and justice Wallonia-Brussels Federation

17 Apr 2026 News

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