End of an obstacle to women's participation in societal engagement The Minister for the Self-Employed and SMEs, Eléonore SIMONET, has decided to abolish the current ban on combining maternity leave with holding a local political mandate and other forms of volunteerin... Equal opportunities Federal Self-employed and SMEs 8 May 2026 News
Victoria Vandeberg joins the Alliance Of Her Academy: revealing and empowering tomorrow's European women leaders. This weekend, the first session of the Alliance Of Her Academy 2026 took place in the province of Namur. A major European programme, run by the ALDE Party, which trains and supports women engaged in p... Equal opportunities Europe Press releases Wallonia 3 Apr 2026 News
Cécile Neven suspends climate cooperation with Senegal following its violations of fundamental rights Senegal has recently adopted a law tightening repression against homosexual people, who will now face up to ten years in prison. This legislative development marks a worrying regression in fundamental... Equal opportunities Europe and international affairs Press releases Wallonia 20 Mar 2026 News
MR Liège reacts to the attack on the synagogue - Antisemitism: condemning is not enough, action is needed The attack on the synagogue in Liège, on the night of 8 to 9 March, deeply shocked people far beyond Liège. This serious act comes on top of other recent incidents, such as the desecration of Jean Gol... Equal opportunities Local Press releases Security and justice Wallonia 13 Mar 2026 News
8 March: For a feminism that unites On the occasion of International Women's Day, we will be thousands strong in the streets to remind everyone that equality remains an ongoing struggle. I share this conviction. Women's rights are never... Equal opportunities Federal In the media 9 Mar 2026 News
Abortion in Europe: the Commission responds to the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative On Thursday, Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib presented the official response of the European Commission to the European Citizens' Initiative “My Voice, My Choice: for a right to safe and access... Equal opportunities Europe Health 27 Feb 2026 News
The CPAS of the City of Brussels, the first CPAS in the Region to receive the “Diversity” label For President David Weytsman, “inclusion is above all about access to work, training and independence.” The CPAS of the City of Brussels was awarded the Diversity label this week, granted by the Bruss... Brussels Equal opportunities Local Social security 4 Feb 2026 News
The Chamber unveils the bust of Sophie Wilmès On Thursday, the bust of former Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès was unveiled, a tradition dating back to 1850. It is a historic moment: as an MR member and the first woman to have held the office of Prim... Equal opportunities Federal Institutional 30 Jan 2026 News
Stéphanie Cortisse targeted by a wave of online hate: the MR condemns it and acts against digital impunity For several days now, MR MP Stéphanie Cortisse has been the target of a flood of hateful, sexist remarks and threats on social media. The cause: a clear political stance, expressed in a press intervie... Digital and technology Equal opportunities Federal Press releases 23 Jan 2026 News
“Arizona loves women like a husband who beats his wife”: The FGTB oversteps, liberal representatives demand an apology This morning, speaking to Sudpresse, Selena Carbonero, secretary-general of the FGTB, made shocking remarks, comparing the government's action to a husband “beating his wife”. We, women and liberal re... Equal opportunities Federal Press releases 14 Jan 2026 News
Adapted parking: the MR wants to make life easier for specialised institutions MR federal MP Julie Taton has tabled a resolution proposal to create a specific disabled parking card for centres caring for people with disabilities. The goal: to finally address a difficulty faced d... Equal opportunities Federal Mobility Press releases 9 Dec 2025 News
Loubna Azghoud: “Breaking the silence on sexual violence to protect children” On the occasion of the International Day against Sexual Violence towards Children on 18 November, MP Loubna Azghoud (MR) reacts to the latest report by the General Delegate for Children's Rights. This... Digital and technology Equal opportunities Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Nov 2025 News
