For the MR, the BIM status must benefit those who really need it MR federal MP Daniel Bacquelaine presents his bill to strengthen control over the granting of BIM status. Today, more than 2.4 million Belgians benefit from BIM status (beneficiary of the increased he... Federal Press releases Social security 1 Apr 2026 News
Georges-Louis Bouchez and Florence Reuter visit Mastercard Europe: “Cybersecurity and innovation, strategic assets for Belgium” This Tuesday, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez and the Mayor of Waterloo Florence Reuter visited Mastercard's European headquarters in Waterloo, where they were welcomed by Benjamin Dessy, CEO Benel... Digital and technology Federal Local Taxation and economy 1 Apr 2026 News
Energy, jobs, defence: David Clarinval on the offensive A look back at the major topical issues raised by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Employment in an interview for 7Dimanche. The reverse price cap, an urgent matter. Faced with t... Employment Energy Federal 1 Apr 2026 News
David Clarinval: “The minimum wage is rising: a new step to widen the gap between work and inactivity” On 1 April 2026, a new step is taken in raising the minimum wage in Belgium. This increase forms part of the trajectory begun in 2022, following agreements between social partners and their implementa... Employment Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 31 Mar 2026 News
Cut fuel taxes immediately, postpone new European legislation right away The MR Council is sounding the alarm: the reverse ratchet mechanism on fuel must be activated immediately to protect consumers. Without a response, the MR will no longer be able to act as if nothing i... Energy Europe Federal Taxation and economy 30 Mar 2026 News
Georges-Louis Bouchez welcomes Bart De Wever to Mons This Wednesday, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez welcomed Prime Minister Bart De Wever to Mons for a straightforward working meeting. Over lunch at an iconic venue in the city, the two political lea... Federal Institutional Wallonia 28 Mar 2026 News
Thanks to the MR, the government will send foreign inmates back to their country Our prisons are overflowing. 43% of inmates in Belgium are foreigners, nearly double the European average: with Arizona, we are making the return of illegally staying inmates the primary lever in the fight against prison overcrowding. At the same time, we are creating more prison places, concluding agreements abroad and strengthening security with zero tolerance for terrorism, Federal Institutional Security and justice Social security 28 Mar 2026 Our positions
In video Conference at the Book Fair: The resurgence of empires and wars Through the combined perspectives of Sébastien Boussois, doctor of political science and geopolitics specialist, Sven Biscop, director of the Egmont Royal Institute, and President Georges-Louis Bouche... Defence Europe Europe and international affairs On video 27 Mar 2026 News
Our elected representative of the week: Martin de Brabant Elected alderman in Schaerbeek after the 2024 local elections, Martin de Brabant was not yet 34 when Audrey Henry's appointment as regional Secretary of State propelled him to the head of the “City of... Brussels Elected representative of the week Local Local government 27 Mar 2026 News
No magic money: Georges-Louis Bouchez defends workers, not political gadgets, on the “100% Belge” programme on LN24 On this Friday's edition of 100% Belge on LN24, Georges-Louis Bouchez reiterated a clear stance: no magic money, affordable and predictable energy, respect for those who work and already pay too much,... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 27 Mar 2026 News
David Clarinval calls for a paradigm shift in Europe T o become sovereign again, Europe must regain control of its industrial capacities and strengthen its competitiveness Speaking to journalist Stefan Grobe on his programme “12 Minutes With” on Euronew... Energy Europe Federal In the media Industry 27 Mar 2026 News
David Clarinval has had a bill passed to protect consumers regarding subscription renewals Too many consumers still pay for services they no longer use, often simply because they forgot. The Minister of Economy is taking action against this practice. The Minister of Economy has introduced a... Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 27 Mar 2026 News
