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David Clarinval puts an end to abuse of the Belgian patent system

On 2 October, the Council of Ministers approved a bill put forward by Economy Minister David Clarinval aimed at tackling the abusive reuse of patent applications in Belgium . For several years, the Be...

Administrative simplification Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy

8 Oct 2026 News

A single point of contact for the self-employed: Enterprise Counters are now integrated into the Social Insurance Funds

On a proposal by the Minister for SMEs, the Self-employed and Middle Classes, Eléonore SIMONET, Parliament approved in plenary session this Thursday the abolition of the Enterprise Counters. Their leg...

Administrative simplification Civil service Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs

1 Oct 2026 News

The student self-employed status becomes more accessible from 1 October

The reform of the student self-employed status, driven by the Minister for SMEs, the Self-employed and the Middle Classes Eléonore SIMONET, comes into force on 1 st October. The aim: to make the statu...

Administrative simplification Early childhood and youth Federal In the media Self-employed and SMEs

1 Oct 2026 News

VAT exemption and income record books: two measures in favour of the self-employed approved by the Federal Parliament

The Federal Parliament adopted this Thursday in plenary session two measures from the SME Plan put forward by the Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and the Middle Classes, Eléonore SIMONET. These d...

Administrative simplification Federal Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy

18 Sept 2026 News

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

Summer agreement: Eléonore Simonet continues her work for the self-employed and SMEs

Before the summer break, the Government approved a series of measures in favour of the self-employed and SME competitiveness. For the Minister for SMEs, Self-Employed Workers and the Middle Classes El...

Administrative simplification Federal Self-employed and SMEs

24 Jul 2026 News

Special education: more tailored solutions for pupils and their parents, less paperwork for schools

Families with children in special education are currently facing a shortage of places and tailored solutions close to home. With this decree, adopted by Parliament on a proposal by Minister Valérie Gl...

Administrative simplification Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation

22 Jul 2026 News

School dropout: intervening earlier so no pupil is left behind

School dropout never happens overnight. It often starts with a few absences, sometimes repeated in the same class, before gradually taking hold. The earlier these signs are detected, the greater the c...

Administrative simplification Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation

10 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

Administrative simplification: Digitalisation of the hunting licence

Walloon hunters can now apply for their licence directly via Mon Espace Wallonie. The paper card with its annual sticker is being scrapped. It is replaced by a QR code, available in Mon Espace Wallonie, which hunters can keep on their phone or print out. Applications are now made entirely online, with no unnecessary travel. SPW IAS counters remain open for those less comfortable with digital tools.

Administrative simplification Housing and urban planning Wallonia

29 Jun 2026 Our results

Simplified school steering plans: less paperwork, more time for pupils

A first set of measures aimed at easing the administrative burden on school heads and education teams has been definitively adopted by the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. These measure...

Administrative simplification Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation

26 Jun 2026 News

David Clarinval extends the universal banking service until 2031

As more and more services become digital, it is essential that no one is left behind. Older people, those without adequate digital tools, or those who simply prefer not to use online services must be ...

Administrative simplification Federal Press releases

18 Jun 2026 News

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