Solar eclipse: between vigilance, preparation and security of supply On 12 August, Belgium experienced the most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with almost 90% of the sun obscured around 8:13 pm. On this occasion, the federal Minister for… Energy Environment and climate Federal 14 Aug 2026 News
“ Chosen immigration is an opportunity, illegal immigration a scourge. Understanding this means finally being a humanist in real life, not a social media theorist. ” Chosen immigration, illegal immigration: moving beyond slogans The political and media debate around Ceuta and illegal immigration has once again shown how disconnected some people are, and how the discussion is poisoned by accusations thrown by the left. How can... Asylum and migration Brussels Federal 5 Aug 2026 News
Wildfires in France: Belgium strengthens its support in equipment and personnel Belgium today announces that it is strengthening its offer of equipment to support France in the face of the terrible fires continuing in several regions. Specifically, the additional capacities are b... Defence Europe Federal Press releases 4 Aug 2026 News
“ That is why we must refuse any procedure of mass regularisation, whether based on collective or individual criteria. ” Mass regularisation: the lessons of the Spanish case The images of thousands of migrants arriving in Spain owe nothing to chance. Of course, there is an unfortunate political game being played between two countries. These people did not arrive at the bo... Asylum and migration Europe Federal 3 Aug 2026 News
Boarding tax: defending Wallonia means acting responsibly In recent days, the boarding tax and Ryanair's reaction have sparked a great deal of comment. Yet our position is very simple: defend Wallonia's economic interests, act responsibly and deliver concret... Federal Industry Taxation and economy Wallonia 30 Jul 2026 News
“ This government is more left-leaning than we had anticipated ” Ahead of the budget conclave, David Clarinval calls for spending cuts to restore fiscal health What strategy for restoring public finances? How can the federal government reach its budgetary targets? In an interview with De Tijd and L'Echo, David Clarinval shares his analysis of the choices fac... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 29 Jul 2026 News
Libramont celebrates a century of agriculture with the Mouvement Réformateur The Foire de Libramont celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. A symbolic anniversary for an event that accompanies the evolutions of the farming world. This edition, marked by renewal, transmissi... Agriculture Federal Rural areas Wallonia 29 Jul 2026 News
Federal summer agreement: Good news for your daily life! A concrete summer agreement: more flexibility to organise work and family life, fewer taxes penalising our businesses, more support for the police, a stricter framework against organised crime and organisations threatening our security and the rule of law, and a clear logic: spend better, not more, simplify rules, protect taxpayers and prepare the Federal Mobility Taxation and economy 26 Jul 2026 Our positions
Tougher penalties for offences in and around stadiums The Government has adopted, at first reading, the reform of the football law, aimed at strengthening security in and around stadiums. “Troublemakers who ruin matches and the image of our football have... Federal Security and justice Sport 24 Jul 2026 News
Banning the activities of organisations that threaten national security The federal government today approved, at second reading, the draft bill put forward by Bernard Quintin, Minister of Security and the Interior (MR), which will allow the activities of organisations or... Federal Security and justice 24 Jul 2026 News
“ Better legal and controlled products from here than dangerous products from abroad or from the mafia. ” Georges-Louis Bouchez visits Belgium’s only vape producer "Of course I'd prefer people not to smoke. But if they use alternative products such as legal vapes or nicotine pouches, the number of smokers falls. We can control the quality of these products and t... Federal Health In the media Self-employed and SMEs 24 Jul 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
