International Day of Older Persons: ageing with dignity, a project for society Proclaimed in 1990 by the United Nations General Assembly (UN), the International Day of Older Persons, celebrated every 1 October, recognises the contribution of older people to society. It also aims... Equal opportunities Federal Health Press releases Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 24 Sept 2026 News
Bereavement leave and euthanasia: MR text adopted unanimously in second reading The bill put forward by MR federal MP Florence Reuter, which aims to adapt bereavement leave in cases of scheduled euthanasia, has just been adopted unanimously, in second reading, by the Chamber's So... Federal Health Press releases Social security 24 Sept 2026 News
Nuclear power: Belgium reclaims its place and prepares for the future Last week, federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet took Belgium's new nuclear course to Vienna and Paris. Two trips, one shared goal: to defend our expertise, strengthen our cooperation and prepare the ... Energy Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases 23 Sept 2026 News
Sports infrastructure: €16 million in the 4th quarter and support for the Wallonia Sport Park In this final quarter of 2026, the Minister for Sport and Sports Infrastructure has given her approval for the granting of 7 agreements in principle and 11 firm subsidy pledges totalling nearly €16 mi... Press releases Sport Wallonia 23 Sept 2026 News
Sentence enforcement: Victoria Vandeberg calls for greater firmness Mohamed Bakkali eligible for parole: Victoria Vandeberg questions the Minister of Justice and calls for greater firmness in sentence enforcement On the occasion of parliament's return from recess, MR ... Federal Press releases Security and justice 18 Sept 2026 News
CISP reform: strengthening an essential link in the path towards employment The Walloon Government has approved, at first reading, on a proposal by the Minister for Employment and Training, Pierre-Yves Jeholet, the preliminary draft decree on Social and Professional Integrati... Employment Press releases Wallonia 18 Sept 2026 News
La Louvière and the Centre region: the Walloon Government sets a framework for economic revival The Walloon Government has approved the strategic vision drawn up for La Louvière and the Centre region. This decision precedes the visit of His Majesty the King to La Louvière on Tuesday 22 September... Employment Local Press releases Taxation and economy Wallonia 18 Sept 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
Security in Brussels: the MR demands transparency on federal funds Denis Ducarme raised the issue of federal funding for Brussels security this Thursday in the Chamber's plenary session. “In 2023, Minister-President Vervoort refused to account for €2,280,000 in spend... Brussels Budget Federal Press releases Security and justice 17 Sept 2026 News
Research: more results for every euro invested After the adoption this summer of the Research-Innovation-Economy Strategy 2027-2034, the Walloon Government is taking a further step. On a proposal from Research Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet, it has ... Employment Industry Press releases Wallonia 17 Sept 2026 News
High Fens: a roadmap to organise restoration after the fire The High Fens restoration committee presented its proposal to the Walloon Government this Thursday to organise the restoration of the site following the August fire. Jointly drawn up by the SPW Genera... Environment and climate Press releases Wallonia 17 Sept 2026 News
Democratic Shield: staying in control of our own choices This Tuesday 15 September, Members of the European Parliament adopted, by 420 votes to 220, their recommendations to strengthen “the European Democracy Shield”. Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the Eu... Europe Europe and international affairs Institutional Press releases 15 Sept 2026 News
