Our elected representative of the week: Philippe Boury After several years of experience on the municipal council and college, Philippe Boury has once again taken up the mayoral sash in Theux. At the head of a municipality rich in heritage, community life... Elected representative of the week Local Local government Wallonia 12 Mar 2026 News
Marc Loewenstein joins the Mouvement Réformateur Marc Loewenstein has announced his decision to join the Mouvement Réformateur. A carefully considered decision, in keeping with his political career and his convictions. His political involvement bega... Brussels Institutional Local Press releases 6 Mar 2026 News
Our elected representative of the week: Valérie Lecomte This week we turn our attention to the municipality of Somme-Leuze, with Mayor Valérie Lecomte. Located in the Province of Namur, on the borders of the Provinces of Liège and Luxembourg, it covers 95 ... Elected representative of the week Local Local government Wallonia 6 Mar 2026 News
Safety of CPAS staff: David Weytsman affirms zero tolerance towards violence In 2025, the CPAS of the City of Brussels recorded 26 incidents: 10 verbal assaults, 10 physical assaults and 6 inappropriate behaviours. David Weytsman, president of the CPAS: “A CPAS is a place of s... Brussels Local Press releases Security and justice Social security 5 Mar 2026 News
Wallonia: The MR wants fewer public officeholders, less public spending, fewer public jobs and more private jobs Wallonia has more officeholders, more local public jobs and significantly higher spending per inhabitant than Flanders. At the same time, we have fewer private jobs. Rationalising the provinces, merging municipalities and simplifying our structures means freeing up resources and strengthening our economy. The reform of local authorities is a necessity for efficiency and accountabi Employment Local Taxation and economy Wallonia 28 Feb 2026 Our positions
Good local idea: In Colfontaine, the MR opens the debate on the CPAS-Municipality merger In Colfontaine, the MR wants to open an essential debate for the future of local finances and social action: the merger between the municipality and the CPAS. Led by liberal frontrunner Anthony Smets ... Local Local government Wallonia 27 Feb 2026 News
A new challenge for Emmanuel De Bock: heading to the MR Emmanuel De Bock joins the Mouvement Réformateur. At 49 years old, a lawyer, honorary Brussels MP, municipal councillor in Uccle and group leader of the Mayor's List, Emmanuel De Bock has decided to t... Brussels Institutional Local 24 Feb 2026 News
Our elected representative of the week: Christian Jammaers Brussels has been winning for several months for the Seniors MR of Brussels and its surrounding area, following the election of its new president, Christian Jammaers. Dynamic and ambitious in developi... Brussels Elected representative of the week Local Local government 20 Feb 2026 News
CPAS of Brussels: from social assistance to a sustainable return to employment Like other CPAS bodies, the CPAS of the City of Brussels faces a major turning point: 7,800 people excluded from unemployment benefits in its area. This figure imposes a responsibility. For David Weyt... Brussels Employment Local Press releases Social security 20 Feb 2026 News
Major incident in Mons: priority to action, solidarity and transparency For a week now, nearly 25,000 households in Mons have been without gas, and therefore without heating and hot water. An exceptional situation with serious consequences for thousands of families in the... Energy In the media Local Security and justice Wallonia 19 Feb 2026 News
Brussels: Valentine Delwart and Martin de Brabant take charge of Uccle and Schaerbeek The Brussels political landscape is undergoing significant change following the formation of the new regional government. The departure of Boris Dilliès, mayor of Uccle, and Audrey Henry, mayor of Sch... Brussels Local Local government 16 Feb 2026 News
Schaerbeek's anger at the “Crucke air motorway” maintained until the end of October despite noise pollution The Mayor of Schaerbeek, Audrey Henry, together with her counterparts from Koekelberg and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, cannot accept the announcement that the routes flying over the 450,000 residents of nort... Brussels Federal Local Mobility 11 Feb 2026 News
