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Extension of flexi-jobs to self-employed workers

Since their creation in 2015, flexi-jobs have allowed employees to take on additional work under favourable tax and social security conditions, provided they work at least 4/5 of a full-time job for a Belgian employer. The scheme has proved increasingly successful, with both workers and employers. Against this backdrop, the Minister for the Middle Classes, SMEs and the Self-Employed, Eléonore Simonet, wants to go further by opening the scheme up to self-employed workers as well. Under certain conditions, such an extension would allow the self-employed to earn additional income as a flexi-job worker while benefiting from a favourable tax regime.

Employment Federal Self-employed and SMEs

29 Jun 2026 Our results

VAT exemption: gradual increase of the threshold from €25,000 to €30,000

The Minister has decided to raise the VAT exemption threshold gradually, from €25,000 to €30,000. The increase will take place in steps of €1,000 per year, reaching €30,000 in 2031.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

29 Jun 2026 Our results

Introduction of an emergency plan in the event of a supply crisis

This plan is designed to prepare Belgium better for any major disruption of the international energy market, whether caused by geopolitical tensions, international crises or supply breakdowns. In practice, it will ensure a swift, coordinated and effective response from the federal authorities in order to protect the country's supply and maintain the continuity of activities essential to citizens and the economy.

Energy Federal

29 Jun 2026 Our results

Les Engagés' proposal to tax wealth above €500,000: The MR says stop to tax fury!

Les Engagés want to create a new tax on wealth exceeding €500,000. Once again, the solution would be to tax more heavily those who have worked, saved, invested or inherited a good by paying taxes. Belgium is already one of the most heavily taxed countries in the world. Real political courage means cutting public spending, not creating a new tax.

Federal Institutional Taxation and economy

29 Jun 2026 Our positions

The MR Seniors: a positive vision of ageing, proposals for action

After a year of government formation, the MR Seniors reaffirmed their priorities in defending a positive vision of ageing: Enabling people to age with dignity Preserving independence for as long as po...

Federal Health Pensions Press releases

26 Jun 2026 News

Mathieu Bihet calls on Europe to strengthen security of supply of medical radioisotopes

On the occasion of the formal Council of European energy ministers held today in Luxembourg, the Belgian federal Minister for Energy, Mathieu Bihet, called on the European Commission to accelerate the...

Energy Europe Federal Health Press releases

26 Jun 2026 News

Heatwaves: David Clarinval recalls protective measures at work

In the face of heatwaves, the Minister of Employment, David Clarinval, points out that when it is too hot at work, employees are entitled to a number of protective measures. He also stresses the impor...

Employment Federal Press releases

24 Jun 2026 News

Victoria Vandeberg pushes for better recognition of firefighter cancers

MR federal MP Victoria Vandeberg is urging the government to speed up the recognition of certain cancers as occupational diseases. “Our firefighters take risks every day to protect us; it is our respo...

Employment Federal Health Press releases

24 Jun 2026 News

Pyrotechnic articles: David Clarinval tightens the rules on sale and possession

The Minister of Economy has adopted a royal decree, published today, banning the sale and possession of certain articles that are used dangerously, endangering public safety and that of their users. T...

Federal Press releases Security and justice

24 Jun 2026 News

Consumer credit: Clarinval extends the right to be forgotten for people cured of cancer

Today, in the Parliament's Economy Committee, an important new step was taken with the approval, at second reading, of the bill reforming credit rules. Championed by the Minister of Economy, David Cla...

Federal Press releases Taxation and economy

24 Jun 2026 News

New wealth tax: the MR says no to punitive taxation

Les Engagés have proposed introducing a new tax targeting wealth over 500,000 euros. Presented as an effort asked of the “broadest shoulders”, this measure nevertheless raises many questions about its...

Budget Federal Taxation and economy

23 Jun 2026 News

International trade: CETA's success confirms the MR's choices

During a speech in the Chamber this Thursday, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez looked back on the record of CETA, the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. At the time of the negoti...

Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Industry Wallonia

19 Jun 2026 News

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