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Federal GovernmentEmployment

Life insurance: a boost for savers

The Minister for the Economy has decided to keep the maximum interest rate for long-term life insurance at 3.75% for 2027, despite the National Bank's proposal to lower it to 2.75%. “We are enabling insurers to offer more attractive products and to make people's savings work harder. This measure helps push interest rates up, supports purchasing power and strengthens competition for the benefit of savers.” David Clarinval, Minister for the Economy

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Wallonia moves forward on a new funding mechanism for public housing

“Every year gained in delivering a project means families gaining faster access to quality housing and millions of euros in additional costs avoided. Today, housing production is stagnating. That calls for exploring other ways of working. We will examine, without taboos, whether this type of public-private partnership, which works in the regions and countries around us, can enable us to build and renovate faster in Wallonia, while guaranteeing public control, final quality and the sound use of regional resources. It is our responsibility to ensure that every public euro is managed and used as well as possible.” Cécile Neven, Walloon Minister for Housing

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Better preventing school dropout and limiting periods out of school

The reform simplifies absence monitoring so that pupils at risk of dropping out can be identified more quickly. A single tool for managing school attendance avoids duplicate data entry and automatically feeds the DAccE, while teams have access to data sooner to spot repeated absences. Permanent exclusion procedures are also adapted to speed up the handling of appeals and reduce periods of uncertainty for pupils and their families, including in another school network, in order to limit time spent out of school.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Better support for pupils in special needs education

The reform makes it easier to expand special needs education provision in areas where places are lacking, particularly for pupils with autism spectrum disorder. It also strengthens support through new roles of clinical educational psychologist and care assistant, develops inclusion-focused classes from nursery level and makes bilingual French-sign language classes permanent. Several administrative procedures are also simplified so that teaching teams can devote more time to pupils.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Air-Climate Plan: the Government approves its 2026 roadmap and confirms the ongoing momentum

Wallonia is stepping up the Air Climate Energy Plan 2030 with a new roadmap setting out 101 priority measures for 2026. These include support for electrifying social transport on demand, sustainable mobility vouchers for vulnerable groups and simplified permits for renewable energy and insulation. Across the whole PACE, 54 measures have now been completed and 153 are under way. The results are there.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Specific regulation for goods originating from Israeli settlements located in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The Council of Ministers is implementing one of the measures of the September agreement on Palestine by approving a draft royal decree amending the royal decree of 30 December 1993 regulating the import, export and transit of goods and related technology, with regard to imports from Israeli settlements. In concrete terms, this decree introduces specific regulations for goods from Israeli settlements located in the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel, namely the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. The draft implements this measure within the existing prior authorisation regime and thus fits into the current system of licensing, control and sanctions.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Reducing the administrative burden on businesses

The Government wants to refocus sustainability reporting obligations on companies with more than 1,000 employees and an annual turnover above €450 million. Companies with fewer than 1,000 employees in their value chain would also be better protected against excessive requests for information. According to figures put forward by the MR, the number of Belgian companies directly affected would fall from around 2,300 to 110.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Pay rise for police officers

As promised by the MR, Minister Bernard Quintin has announced that €60 million will be devoted to raising police officers' pay. This will also make the profession more attractive. It is the implementation of the second phase of the sector agreement.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Ban on activities of organisations that threaten national security

The aim is to swiftly neutralise radical or dangerous organisations that threaten our security by banning them. The following may now lead to an administrative ban or dissolution: taking part in, organising, financing or providing logistical support to terrorist acts as defined in the Criminal Code, as well as the organised dissemination of content inciting such acts or presenting them as legitimate; repeated threats, intimidation or harassment targeting people on grounds protected by the Anti-Discrimination Act of 10 May 2007 (origin, religion, sexual orientation, etc.); the organised dissemination of extremist content.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Football law: tougher penalties for offences in and around stadiums

We are strengthening penalties and enforcement tools so that every supporter and every family can enjoy matches in a positive, sporting atmosphere. The reform provides for tougher penalties against violent or dangerous behaviour at football matches. It notably includes higher minimum fines, stronger penalties for racist or xenophobic acts, a central database of stadium bans and stepped-up identity checks.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Stepping up the fight against organised crime and better protecting those who combat it

The Government wants to strengthen the means of tackling serious crime. The bill notably provides for a system to protect the identity of judges and court clerks exposed in sensitive cases, a stricter framework for recusal procedures, prison regimes adapted to profiles linked to organised crime, and new offences covering certain forms of organised crime.

Annelies VerlindenAnnelies Verlinden
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Wallonia equips itself with a permanent framework to strengthen the protection of its forests

By permanently enshrining in the Forestry Code the tools needed to prevent, monitor and manage health crises, Wallonia is equipping itself with a stable legal framework that responds more effectively to the challenges posed by climate change and the new threats to forest ecosystems. With this decree, Wallonia is changing its approach. It no longer creates an exceptional regime with every new crisis. It writes into the Forestry Code a permanent framework allowing risks to be anticipated, swift action to be taken when the situation demands it, and the actors concerned to be supported.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Boosting cleanliness around the North and South stations

State Secretary for Public Cleanliness Audrey Henry is continuing the clean-up strategy for Brussels-North and Brussels-South stations with this new large-scale operation. More than 5.5 tonnes of waste were collected. The Region, the municipalities, Bruxelles-Propreté, SNCB, STIB and the police are now coordinating their work more closely in order to lastingly improve cleanliness in these busy districts.

Audrey HenryAudrey Henry
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

More than €10 million to tackle early school leaving

The Government has approved a new series of calls for projects to strengthen school engagement and the success of young people in Brussels. This initiative will continue support for municipalities and grassroots organisations, while launching the Aide à la Réussite (AiR) scheme, designed to support struggling young people earlier and prevent early school leaving.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

€1.5 million to boost free local sport

The Brussels Region is launching the PROXI 2026 call for projects, worth €1.5 million. Municipalities can receive support to create, renovate or improve local sports facilities that are free to use, with particular attention to inclusion, equality between women and men and the least well-equipped neighbourhoods.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Making the Low Emission Zone more social and more pragmatic for Brussels motorists

The Brussels Government has approved a reform of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which sets the rules for cars allowed to drive in Brussels. The environmental targets are maintained, but the accompanying measures are strengthened. The reform notably provides for an annual pass of €350 for certain vehicles that do not meet the LEZ criteria, reduced to €200 for Brussels residents with increased benefit (BIM) status. Exemptions are also planned for certain vulnerable groups, as well as derogations for certain professionals.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Multi-year investment plan for the STIB

The Brussels Government has approved STIB's multi-year investment plan. It provides for continued modernisation of the metro, trams and buses, the development of tram 15 between Brussels-North station and Belgica, and new investment to speed up the electrification of the bus fleet.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

The BE HOME bonus is doubled to support Brussels homeowners

From the 2027 tax year, the BE HOME allowance is set to rise from €164 to €328 per year. This reduction in property tax benefits owners who live in their own home in Brussels and concerns around 200,000 Brussels residents. The aim is to directly support their purchasing power and make Brussels more attractive to households who choose to live and invest there.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Cutting taxes for Brussels residents from 2028

The Brussels Region has decided to cut the regional share of personal income tax by one percentage point from the 2028 tax year. This reduction is intended to increase the disposable income of Brussels residents and make the Region more attractive to live in. In concrete terms, this reform will mean an annual saving of €147 for a single person with a net income of €2,700 a month, and €152 for a married couple with two children each earning €2,400 net a month.

Federal GovernmentEmployment

Making it easier to combine private and professional life

In practice, working time is no longer calculated week by week but spread over the whole year. These are known as “accordion” schedules: employees work more during busy periods and ease off when things are quieter. SMEs in particular see this as a real breath of fresh air, allowing them to match staffing to periods of high demand.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

A family credit of 5 days per child to better balance family and professional life

The Government has approved the creation of a family credit of five days per child, available to employees, the self-employed and civil servants. These days come on top of existing leave and may be taken, together or separately, during the child's first year. The right is granted first to the father or co-parent, with the option of transferring it to the mother. An allowance is provided for during the family credit days.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

The tax reform has been passed: a significant tax cut for all workers

The reform of personal income tax gradually reduces the tax burden on work. It notably provides for an increase in the tax-free allowance, a reduction in the special social security contribution, stronger tax benefits for dependent children and a new tax deduction for entrepreneurs. The various measures will come into force gradually over the course of the legislature.

Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

€680,000 to attract more vets to rural areas

Faced with a shortage of rural vets, Wallonia is launching PACTE-Vet Rural and mobilising €680,000. The scheme supports young vets setting up practice, helps existing practices take them on and funds field placements with large animals. The aim: to guarantee farmers and rural residents lasting access to local veterinary care.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

CETA: the agreement with Canada is now 100% ratified

The Walloon Parliament has approved the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada, paving the way for it to enter fully into force. Since 2017, Walloon exports to Canada have almost tripled and more than 98% of tariff lines are now exempt from customs duties. Imported products remain subject to European health and plant health standards.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Breakthrough for offshore wind power: government approves new framework for PEZ 1

On a proposal by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, the federal government has approved a new regulatory framework to relaunch the tender for the first plot of the Princess Elisabeth Zone (PEZ 1) in the North Sea. This decision marks an important step for the development of offshore wind power in Belgium. The previous tender was suspended in 2025 due to legal, financial and technical uncertainties. The new arrangement aims to offer investors greater certainty while protecting public finances and consumers.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Walloon GovernmentEnergy

Oil and coal boilers: Wallonia confirms a gradual, pragmatic and socially responsible transition

Rather than an abrupt ban from 2026, the choice has been made to push the deadline back to 2031, to provide for exemptions where alternatives are not possible and to maintain transitional solutions for households. This reform, which confirms a gradual, pragmatic and socially responsible transition, comes with stronger support to speed up the replacement of heating systems, without leaving anyone behind.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentEnergy

Photovoltaics: protecting households from production losses

Good news for Walloon households with solar panels: when an installation shuts down because of excessive voltage on the grid, the electricity not produced can now be compensated. The Walloon Government has adopted at first reading a draft decree introducing this new mechanism, which will come into force next year. Compensation will be proportional to the actual production loss, provided the household has a smart meter and notifies its grid operator.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Improving residents' quality of life: better tackling airport noise pollution

The Walloon Parliament has adopted the decree tabled by Cécile Neven and Adrien Dolimont to tackle airport noise pollution more effectively. It provides for an overall, decreasing noise quota, lower permitted thresholds during the most sensitive hours and tougher penalties. This reform better protects local residents while preserving the economic appeal of Walloon airports.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Concrete financial consequences for people engaged in illegal activities

Minister Éléonore Simonet has decided to take financial action against those engaged in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, by automatically assigning them the social status of self-employed worker. This mechanism, which complements standard judicial proceedings, marks the end of impunity for these criminals.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Return to work: the bonus for employers made permanent

Employers receive a return-to-work bonus (€1,725) when they help an employee on long-term sick leave to return to work, where necessary with adjustments to the workstation. The Government has decided to make this measure permanent, as it is particularly important for SMEs. Long-term sickness absence often weighs on the running of an SME, causing a loss of know-how, a lack of continuity and a heavier workload for colleagues. This extension is part of the drive to bring the long-term sick back into work, with the Government focusing both on responsibility and on the necessary financial support.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

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.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Walloon GovernmentSimplification

Administrative simplification: Digitalisation of the hunting licence

Walloon hunters can now apply for their licence directly via Mon Espace Wallonie. The paper card with its annual sticker is being scrapped. It is replaced by a QR code, available in Mon Espace Wallonie, which hunters can keep on their phone or print out. Applications are now made entirely online, with no unnecessary travel. SPW IAS counters remain open for those less comfortable with digital tools.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Federal GovernmentEnergy

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.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Supplementary Pension for Self-Employed Workers (PLCI): rate increase and extension to part-time self-employed workers

The Minister has proposed a reform of the PLCI comprising the following elements: an increase in the maximum contribution rate and the opening of the PLCI to part-time self-employed workers who pay contributions and did not yet have access to it. We want to encourage supplementary pensions for the self-employed across the board, so that retired self-employed people have an additional income.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Incapacity for work: increase in benefits

The Government has set aside a specific budget to increase benefits for the most vulnerable, notably people with disabilities, the sick and the invalid. With this measure, a family will no longer be penalised by the self-employed status of one of its members

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Abolition of business one-stop shops in favour of social insurance funds

On a proposal from Minister Eléonore Simonet, the Government approved the abolition of business one-stop shops. Their legal missions and support for start-ups will be integrated into the social insurance funds. This measure streamlines structures and brings greater transparency for the self-employed.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Launch of the interfederal plan “MAKE 2025-2030”

Belgium has embarked on an unprecedented interfederal effort to strengthen the competitiveness of its industry and support its reindustrialisation. Against a backdrop of high energy costs, infrastructure investment needs and fiercer international competition, the “MAKE 2025-2030” plan provides concrete, jointly agreed answers to these challenges.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Support for the creation of an international consortium aimed at building a demonstration SMR reactor in Belgium

During his visit to Vienna for the 69th IAEA Conference, the federal Energy Minister attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Eagles consortium and the IAEA. The EAGLES consortium aims to build a demonstration SMR reactor. On 10 February 2026, the EAGLES consortium, of which SCK CEN is a member, signed an agreement with the company newcleo to step up cooperation on lead-cooled fast reactors.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEnergy

A clearer and more transparent energy bill

On a proposal from the Energy Minister and the Minister for Consumer Protection, the federal government approved on 3 April 2026, at second reading, a major reform that will come into force on 1 January 2027 and is designed to make energy bills clearer, more transparent and easier to compare for households and businesses.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Energy standard: securing energy costs and boosting our country's industrial attractiveness

The government is taking a major step to reduce businesses' energy costs structurally, strengthen the competitiveness of our electricity-intensive industry and anchor jobs in Belgium. This bill is the cornerstone of the energy standard, one of this government's priorities. It establishes a clear and lasting framework to secure energy costs and make our country more attractive to industry.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Strengthening teachers' digital skills

From the 2026-2027 school year, an unprecedented training scheme will be set up so that teachers who do not yet have basic digital skills can acquire them. The programme will reach up to 20,000 teachers over three years. In parallel, the Government is continuing to roll out training linked to the new curriculum frameworks in secondary education. From 2026-2027, two additional half-days of training will be organised for the teachers concerned. This training is designed to ensure that the new programmes are genuinely taken on board and to support teaching teams in implementing them.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Reform of the first year of secondary school: strengthening basic learning and better supporting pupils

From the 2026-2027 school year, the first year of secondary education will change in order to support pupils better and strengthen basic learning, notably by reinforcing mathematics and introducing digital skills training. The aim is to adapt school to today's world. The reform maintains enhanced support for pupils in difficulty and lays the first foundations for positive guidance from the very first year of secondary school, so that every young person can gradually build their own path.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Nursing training: a clearer and more readable pathway

The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has adopted, at third reading, a reform of nursing training, in response to changes in European rules, to the changes to the profession decided at federal level and to the shortage of carers on the ground. This reform, awaited and needed for several years, aims to guarantee quality of care, international recognition of students' qualifications and clearer pathways for students, employers and patients. It comes with the creation of a new qualification: the Higher Education Certificate for nursing assistants.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Young farmers better supported

Several concrete administrative simplifications benefit young farmers in particular: a change to the deadline for submitting a start-up aid application, giving young people more time to develop their project; an exemption from conditionality checks for holdings of less than 10 hectares; a change to the Standard Gross Output (SGO) threshold so that young people can access investment aid; and the safeguarding of the coupled support budget by ending the transfer mechanism to other schemes. The start-up aid budget has been increased so that every application assessed favourably can indeed receive support.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Policy paper on agricultural land policy

Farmland plays a crucial role through its food-producing function, but also in the local economy and the cohesion of rural areas. It is a direct source of income and jobs for farmers, their families and seasonal workers, as well as for many economic activities upstream and downstream of the production chain. The policy paper sets out the full land strategy, with the aim of securing access to land and promoting entry into and transfer of farm businesses, in order to encourage generational renewal.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Better management of forest health phenomena

The aim is to strengthen the prevention and management of health crises in Walloon forests, such as droughts and fire risks. Wallonia is stepping up forest health monitoring through better collection of field data, preventive measures and action when a crisis is confirmed, while also simplifying certain administrative procedures for nature reserves in order to shorten deadlines and make site management easier. The goal is to build lasting resilience in Walloon forests and better protect this essential natural heritage.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Adoption of the 2026-2030 wolf plan

The work under way aims to improve anticipation, strengthen measures to protect livestock and simplify administrative procedures. Representatives of the livestock sector are fully involved in jointly developing the new plan, alongside the other stakeholders concerned. Several improvements are already in motion, notably the adoption of the decree allowing hobby farmers to be compensated for wolf attacks. Simplifying the measures is of course an important focus.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Simplification of procedures relating to biodiversity research and species protection

The Walloon Government is continuing to modernise the rules on nature protection and biodiversity by simplifying procedures for scientific and educational activities, with a more flexible and faster notification system. It is also improving the derogation procedures relating to protected species and nature reserves in order to ensure greater efficiency, clarity and legal certainty. The aim is to combine administrative simplification, responsiveness on the ground and a high level of biodiversity protection in Wallonia.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Federal GovernmentDefence

Investments to ensure our security

The government is planning €34.2 billion of investment over 10 years to strengthen our Defence, while mobilising the European Union to boost the innovation and resilience of the Alliance's European pillar. This approach combines immediate strategic realism with future European ambition.

Theo FranckenTheo Francken
Federal GovernmentDefence

Increase in the Defence budget

The federal government is raising the defence budget to 2% of GDP from 2025, and 2.5% from 2034. You cannot build an economic and social paradise in a Europe at war. The point is to strengthen our security without placing the burden on the population (no “defence tax”).

Theo FranckenTheo Francken
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationWalloon recovery

Reform of top management in the civil service

The reform modernises senior public service in Wallonia and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation around a clear principle: more responsibility, transparency and efficiency. It provides for a 20% cut in senior management mandates, without redundancies, opens posts to a wider range of profiles, introduces more objective selection procedures and sets up regular results-based evaluation. The aim is to end the dilution of responsibilities, steer the administration better and deliver more efficient public services to citizens.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Civil service: leave to recognise the pain of a pregnancy loss

From 2026, Walloon public service staff and their partners will be entitled to two days of special leave in the event of a pregnancy loss reported to the employer. This measure provides concrete recognition of an often painful ordeal and gives the staff concerned time to cope with it. Foster parents involved in long-term foster placements will also enjoy the same rights to parental and special leave as other parents.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationWalloon recovery

Reform of local media

The reform aims to secure the future of local media, whose current funding and operating model is no longer sustainable in the long run. It will stabilise the sector, allow players to join forces and provide financial support for this transition, while guaranteeing full territorial coverage and maintaining pluralistic local news close to citizens.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationSimplification

Reform to rescue local media

The new decree provides that the number of recognised local media outlets will be limited to eight, compared with twelve today. They will have to ensure full coverage of their new territory. As planned from the outset, they will have complete freedom as to the organisational arrangements chosen to meet this obligation (creation of decentralised newsrooms, diversification of distribution channels, possible retention of brands, etc.). To support this transition, the Government will provide financial backing for projects bringing local media together, up to a maximum of 1.2 million euros. The creation of decentralised newsrooms may in particular benefit from this support.

Walloon GovernmentEnergy

Reform of network access to guarantee access to power capacity

In Wallonia, access to power has become a central issue for economic recovery. Industry, mobility, heating, digital technology: uses are being electrified rapidly and pressure on the grids is rising. It is unacceptable for economic, industrial or energy projects to be delayed for want of sufficient grid access, at the very moment when Wallonia wants to attract investment, create jobs and strengthen its competitiveness. That is the whole point of the reform led by Walloon Energy Minister Cécile Neven, based on three levers: better allocating available capacity, making better use of the existing grid and better anticipating future needs. Grid adaptation plans will now cover ten years instead of the current five, with an update every two years.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentNeutrality

Public services: guaranteeing total neutrality

“Religion has no place in public services”: the reform rests on three clear pillars. Guaranteeing equality between all citizens, strengthening confidence in the administration and setting the rules out clearly once and for all to preserve cohesion.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Mentor teachers: better recognition for those who train teachers

A clear framework is being set to pay the mentor teachers who guide future teachers in the field. This recognition strengthens the quality of training, provides better supervision for trainees and supports their entry into the profession. The aim: to better prepare tomorrow's teachers and tackle early career dropout.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Home education: guaranteeing quality learning

Monitoring of home schooling will be strengthened to check, from the moment of registration, that every pupil receives sufficient and appropriate educational support. Families will have to provide a detailed educational project and an annual training plan, with particular attention to pupils with disorders, a disability, school phobia or at risk of dropping out. The aim is clear: to guarantee every child a solid, structured learning framework that supports their success.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

First year of secondary school: strengthening basic skills for greater success

From the 2026-2027 school year, the first year of secondary school will be reshaped to consolidate essential learning, with more mathematics, French, languages, science and digital skills, as well as a first introduction to career guidance. Pupils experiencing difficulties will also receive personalised support, so they can better master the necessary basics and progress more confidently. The aim: give every young person solid foundations, clear guidance and better chances of success.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationSimplification

Administrative simplification in education: a first batch of measures to make life easier for schools

A first set of measures has been adopted to ease the administrative burden on head teachers and teaching teams. Steering plans will be simplified, certain procedures can be carried out electronically and decision times will be shortened. These measures aim to simplify daily life for school leaders and teachers, lighten procedures and give them back time for what matters most: supporting pupils and improving learning.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

“Key” Test: Maths - Reading - Writing

Spotting learning difficulties before they take hold gives your child a better chance of success. The CLÉ test (Numeracy, Reading, Writing), held at the start of the fourth year of primary school, assesses essential skills without pressure or marks. Teachers thus have a clear tool to identify needs quickly and adapt their support. The result: stronger foundations from the outset and a more secure school career.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Threshold Decree (60% on external certifying exams)

As your child moves through school, you want to be sure they really master the basics. The reform raises the requirements of certification tests (CEB, CE1D, CESS) with a pass mark set at 60% (and a minimum of 50% in each subject for the CEB). The aim: qualifications that genuinely reflect the skills acquired. Alongside this, support measures are planned to help pupils. The result: stronger foundations, less dropping out and a safer school career.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Enhanced protection for the Jewish community

In the face of a widespread rise in antisemitism, security measures around sites of importance to the Jewish community have been stepped up. Soldiers have been deployed as reinforcements in Brussels, Antwerp and Liège.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Summer plan to reduce queues at Brussels Airport

To reduce queues at Brussels Airport, a strengthened police presence is being ensured and new officers are currently being trained. We are working with all the stakeholders involved to guarantee infrastructure that matches the ambition of our national airport.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Strengthening citizens' preparedness for crises

The National Crisis Centre has launched a major national communication campaign entitled “Préparés ensemble - Samen voorbereid”. It encourages our citizens to prepare effectively for emergencies. It will run from 2026 to 2029.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Stronger federal funding for our Brussels firefighters

Federal funding for Brussels firefighters will be tripled from 2026, rising from 5.7 to 15.4 million euros a year. These additional resources will strengthen their equipment and staffing, and help deliver ever more effective and faster interventions across every corner of the capital

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

“Hard-hitting” actions against crime

At Bernard Quintin's initiative, local and federal police are structurally joining forces to carry out “coup de poing” crackdowns in Belgium's major cities. Dozens of weapons have been seized, criminals arrested and businesses shut down. And these operations will continue to multiply.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Launch of the Major Cities Plan

The Canal Plan, limited to Brussels, has been replaced by the “Major Cities” plan, which now covers Belgium's seven largest cities and makes it possible to fight organised crime every day. The fight against radicalism remains central,

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

More cameras to strengthen security

Cameras are the eyes of our police forces and a real goldmine for investigations. They are crucial in the fight against petty and serious crime. The federal government has released €25 million to install hundreds of cameras across the country.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Administrative ban on radical movements

Creation of the legal framework allowing the administrative banning of dangerous radical organisations that pose a serious and present threat either to national security or to the foundations of the rule of law. In other words, organisations that facilitate or encourage terrorism or extremism, or incite hatred, discrimination or segregation, will in future be able to be banned and dissolved on the basis of a court decision (see the Council of State's opinion of 31/12/2025)

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentMigration

Home visits in cases of danger to public order or national security

The federal government is creating a legal framework allowing, subject to prior authorisation from an investigating judge, a home visit to be carried out with a view to enforcing a return decision. This measure may only be considered where the following cumulative conditions are met: 1° there are reasonable grounds to consider that the foreign national represents a danger to public order or national security; 2° the foreign national is staying illegally and is subject to a return decision; 3° the foreign national is not cooperating with the enforcement of that decision; 4° there are reasonable grounds to believe that they are at their place of residence; 5° it must be a measure of last resort, i.e. no other, less intrusive measure can be applied effectively; 6° the authorisation is proportionate.

Anneleen Van BossuytAnneleen Van Bossuyt
Federal GovernmentMigration

Strengthened revocation of nationality

The federal government is expanding the list of offences that can lead to deprivation of nationality, including organised crime in a leadership role, homicide and sexual offences. The limitation period for bringing deprivation proceedings is extended from 10 to 15 years. In the event of a conviction for terrorist offences, the judge will be required to rule on the question of deprivation. If the judge decides not to impose deprivation of nationality, they will have to give specific reasons why the consequences of the measure would be manifestly unreasonable and disproportionate.

Annelies VerlindenAnnelies Verlinden
Federal GovernmentMigration

Tightening of the conditions for access to asylum and family reunification

Asylum seekers who already enjoy protection in another Member State will no longer be entitled to reception in Belgium. Where their application has already been rejected in another Member State, it will be processed more quickly and, where appropriate, declared inadmissible by the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons. In line with the coalition agreement, the conditions for family reunification are also tightened. Key measures include: reducing or abolishing the grace period, extending the waiting period before reunification, raising the minimum age for spouses to 21, and raising the income requirement to 110% of the minimum income, plus 10% per family member.

Anneleen Van BossuytAnneleen Van Bossuyt
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Tougher sentences for criminal networks

The federal government is increasing penalties for drug trafficking, arms trafficking and participation in a criminal organisation; aggravated money laundering, that is, where the perpetrator is an obliged entity or where the offence is committed within a criminal organisation, will be punished more severely; and a new aggravating factor is created for participation in a criminal organisation where it involves recruiting minors to commit or contribute to offences.

Annelies VerlindenAnnelies Verlinden
Federal GovernmentMigration

Strengthening the integration of newcomers

Newcomers will now have to wait five years before they can receive social assistance. The amount of that assistance will also be adjusted according to the integration efforts made. This measure sets a clearer framework: access to solidarity goes hand in hand with a genuine integration pathway, with rights but also responsibilities.

Anneleen Van BossuytAnneleen Van Bossuyt
Walloon GovernmentEducation

Systemic reform of vocational education and professional training

Training pathways must be more coherent. The reform of vocational education and professional training brings order to pathways that have become too fragmented. The aim: to make the offer clearer, align it better with real occupations and reduce drop-out rates. The result: more effective, smoother pathways geared towards finding a job.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Strengthening interregional mobility

Looking for a job beyond regional borders must become a real opportunity. Inter-regional mobility is moving forward with a new cooperation agreement with Flanders. The aim: to create more bridges and widen opportunities for Walloon jobseekers. The result: more openings, more mobility and a labour market better connected to neighbouring employment areas.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Adoption of the FOREM-CPAS coordination decree

Support for jobseekers must be more seamless. The FOREM-CPAS decree establishes a structural framework for cooperation between two players who need to work better together. The aim: to clarify each one's role in order to avoid duplication, prevent gaps in support and strengthen pathways into work and training. The result: more continuous, better coordinated and more effective support on the ground, backing the teams in the field.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Reform of the redeployment units

After collective redundancies, people must be able to bounce back faster. The reform of redeployment units strengthens follow-up, clarifies roles and supplements the support on offer with private outplacement services. The aim: to speed up the return to work and steer workers more effectively towards concrete solutions. The result: more dynamic, better structured support, firmly focused on a rapid return to employment.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

A simplification of the employment landscape for the benefit of recipients

Local employment agencies must once again become a springboard into work. Getting stuck is limited in time, hourly pay rises from €4.10 to €6 per hour, and transitional measures secure the service in 2026. The aim: to make these agencies a genuine lever back into employment rather than a dead-end system. The result: a concrete pay rise and the end of a mechanism that too often trapped users in a dead end.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentSimplification

Reform of local support actors

Local support must be more effective. The reform of local support providers streamlines the landscape from 311 to 43 structures across the territory. The aim: to better cover needs on the ground, make services more consistent and improve support. The result: a clearer, stronger and more effective organisation to support pathways into work.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Reform of the single JOB+ incentive

Hiring incentives must be simpler. The JOB+ reform replaces a multitude of unreadable schemes with a single incentive that is clearer for employers. The aim: better target support on jobseekers furthest from the labour market. The result: support that is simpler, better targeted and genuinely useful in encouraging recruitment.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Reform of AWEX

Businesses must be better supported internationally. The reform of AWEX refocuses its missions and streamlines its organisation around a clearer roadmap. The aim: to offer support that is clearer, more demanding and more useful for exports. The result: a more efficient, more coherent agency that is closer to the ground.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Creation of WE Transmission

Passing on a business must be made simpler. WE Transmission creates a single point of entry to support both sellers and buyers throughout the process. The aim: to streamline procedures, secure business transfers and prevent companies from disappearing for lack of a solution. The result: entrepreneurs who are better informed about Walloon tools, first and foremost WE Cession et Acquisition.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Launch of StartUp.Wallonia

The start-up ecosystem must be more accessible. StartUp.Wallonia is setting up a digital platform for entrepreneurs and investors. The aim: to provide more direct, faster and more modern access to the Walloon start-up ecosystem. The result: simpler procedures, stronger support and a clearer view of the opportunities.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Refocus of Circular Wallonia

The circular economy must deliver more concrete results. The strategy is refocused on four key industrial sectors in order to concentrate resources where the impact is greatest. The aim: to better target public action and speed up useful projects. The result: concrete projects are being submitted to the administration to obtain the funding needed to deliver them. Wallonie Entreprendre is part of this drive

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Abolition of the management skills requirement

Starting a business must be simpler. Abolishing the business management qualification requirement removes a pointless obstacle for those who want to get started. The aim: make entrepreneurship more accessible and bring Wallonia into line with the other regions. The result: fewer administrative hurdles, more freedom to do business and more opportunities to launch an activity.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentSimplification

Reform of the SAACE

Creating your own job deserves better support. The reform of the SAACE simplifies the landscape from 11 to 4 structures, with a clearer framework. The aim: clearer, more effective support for project leaders. The result: a simpler, more coherent and more useful system for launching your business.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Creation of the Defence Task Force

Wallonia must be better prepared for defence challenges. A Defence Task Force now coordinates the entire ecosystem involved. The aim: structure cooperation, strengthen synergies and seize the opportunities of a fast-changing sector. The result: a defence sector that is more visible, better organised and ready to scale up.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Establishment of the Walloon Industrial Forum

Walloon industry deserves to be heard. The Walloon Industrial Forum establishes a permanent dialogue between the Government and the sector's stakeholders. The aim: to bring needs on the ground to the table and steer decisions as close as possible to industrial reality. The result: a policy that is more concerted, more responsive and better rooted in real priorities.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Reform of the APE (Employment Promotion Aid)

The Walloon government is putting an end to a scheme that had gone off track and redirecting resources towards functional policies, for greater accountability among stakeholders, restored budgetary control and public money allocated objectively and transparently. A historic reform of how a total budget of 1.3 billion euros is allocated!

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Simplifying hiring incentives to create more jobs

Starting or growing a business deserves clear and accessible support. The reform introduces a single, simple incentive open to all sectors, with support of up to €1,200 per month for 24 months. The result: a concrete boost to get started or grow, and more economic opportunities for everyone.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Reform of the Business Vouchers

At the initiative of Economy Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet, the Walloon Government carried out a thorough reform of the Chèques-Entreprises scheme from the very start of the legislature, with the aim of establishing a more rigorous, transparent and effective framework, refocused on the businesses that benefit from it. The transition comes with a temporary and strictly targeted moratorium, limited to new applications for provider accreditation, excluding the business vouchers themselves and the Energy scheme.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

A new social agreement for the purchasing power of domestic helpers

Behind every home service are workers who are essential to your daily life. The reform of the Service Vouchers scheme in Wallonia aims to better recognise their work by raising their incomes: up to +€552 net per year for a part-time job of 24 hours a week, plus a one-off catch-up bonus. The result: fairer conditions for domestic helpers.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Reform of investment grants

Since July 2025, investment grants in Wallonia have been awarded on the basis of projects' real impact rather than their sector of activity. In practice, public support goes first to companies that create jobs, support the local economy or invest in sustainable initiatives. For citizens, that means more jobs, more responsible projects and more efficient use of public money, directed towards what genuinely benefits society.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEmployment

Forem reform to better support jobseekers

Forem is being reformed to support every jobseeker more quickly and more effectively. The aim is to activate people at every stage of their path, with more rigorous follow-up, modernised digital tools and better guidance towards occupations that are hiring. Employment integration operators will also be held more accountable for their concrete results. For citizens, this means less waiting, more useful support and better chances of finding a job that matches the real needs of Walloon businesses.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Soil erosion: adapted rules to protect farmland

The European measure GAEC 5, fully applicable from 1 January 2027, aims to limit diffuse erosion of agricultural soils, made worse by heavy rainfall and extreme weather events. Following the concerns raised by the first version in 2023, the scheme has been simplified and revised to take better account of realities on the ground. The aim is not to ban crops, but to allow farming to continue everywhere, provided that certain practices are adapted where erosion risks are identified.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Robotic lawnmowers: a common rule to better protect small wildlife

Faced with frequent accidents involving wildlife, particularly hedgehogs, Wallonia wants to harmonise the rules on night-time use of robot lawnmowers. The aim is to avoid a proliferation of differing municipal rules, sometimes hard to understand, and to put in place a clearer framework for citizens while better protecting the small wildlife in our gardens.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Five-year forestry research plan: better preparing the future of our forests

Faced with climate change and the rapid evolution of our forests, Wallonia is updating its five-year forestry research plan. The aim: to better coordinate scientific knowledge, improve management tools, protect soils and support the sustainable use of timber. A more flexible and more targeted approach to help professionals make the right decisions and preserve strong, living and resilient forests.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Nature Conservation Act: modernised, simplified legislation better suited to protecting wildlife and flora

The Walloon Parliament has adopted a decree that simplifies and modernises nature conservation legislation. It clarifies procedures, lightens certain administrative steps and provides better tools to protect wild species. The aim is to make public action more effective, clearer and better suited to realities on the ground, while involving citizens more closely in decisions affecting their environment.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Walloon GovernmentLiving environment

Biodiversity: a Walloon strategy to restore nature in concrete terms

Wallonia is adopting a new strategy to halt the decline in biodiversity and genuinely restore ecosystems. It rests on three priorities: restoring natural habitats, managing resources sustainably and better targeting awareness-raising work. The aim is to concentrate resources on projects on the ground, with visible and measurable results, in order to protect wildlife, plant life and people's living environment more effectively.

Anne-Catherine DalcqAnne-Catherine Dalcq
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Cost reduction of the energy island by at least €2 billion

The North Sea energy island project has been reviewed to avoid a cost explosion, with costs having risen from 2.2 billion to nearly 8 billion euros. By suspending the direct current (DC) component, while continuing the construction of the island and the alternating current (AC) infrastructure needed to connect future offshore wind farms, the government is saving at least 2 billion euros. This decision keeps a strategic project for energy supply on track while preventing a massive extra cost from being passed on to household and business bills. A more rigorous, more responsible approach that better protects purchasing power.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Belgium joins the Nuclear Alliance as an active member

Belgium is becoming a full member of the Nuclear Alliance, moving from observer status to active member. This choice marks a new energy ambition: making nuclear power a pillar of our energy mix, alongside renewables, to produce electricity on a large scale, dispatchable, affordable and decarbonised. By taking part directly in European projects, Belgium will be able to strengthen its partnerships, develop skills and support innovation in a strategic sector. For citizens, this is an important step towards energy that is more reliable, more sovereign and less dependent on fossil fuels.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationSimplification

Refocusing RTBF on its public service duties

The addendum to the RTBF management contract marks a first step towards a public broadcaster refocused on its core missions. It provides in particular for a review of the radio and television offer, a revision of the sports rights acquisition policy, the creation of an emergency radio service and a tighter budgetary framework, with certain funding left unindexed. The aim is to preserve a strong public broadcaster while guaranteeing a more balanced, pluralist and healthy media landscape for local media and private players alike. For citizens, the goal is a useful, responsible public broadcaster that is better focused on its priorities.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationSimplification

Administrative simplification: 200 measures for a more efficient Wallonia-Brussels Federation

In the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, more than 200 measures have already been taken to simplify procedures in areas that directly affect citizens, schools, associations and public services. The aim is to move away, step by step, from an administration that is too heavy, too rule-bound and too focused on paperwork. The simplification drive relies on more accessible procedures, greater digitalisation, better monitoring of results and an administrative culture more focused on the user. A fundamental shift to save time, remove obstacles and make the Federation's services clearer, more practical and more useful in everyday life.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

A modernisation of the Walloon administration, notably through artificial intelligence

With artificial intelligence, Wallonia is taking a new step in modernising its public service. The aim is not to replace staff, but to free them from repetitive tasks so they can focus on more useful, more rewarding work that is closer to citizens. This approach is part of a broader vision championed by Jacqueline Galant: a more efficient, more agile and more transparent administration that respects its civil servants, restores their pride and responds better to expectations on the ground. A modernised public service also means a stronger, more confident Wallonia that is closer to its citizens.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Administrative simplification: 400 measures for a more efficient Wallonia

Wallonia is pressing ahead with its Red Tape Shock, with more than 400 measures already taken to make procedures simpler, faster and more accessible for citizens, businesses and associations. This strategy is not just about scrapping a few forms: it aims to transform the administration's culture for the long term, modernise its tools and develop a more user-focused approach. Digitalisation of procedures, use of artificial intelligence, the principle of trust, monitoring of deadlines and less paperwork: step by step, the Walloon administration is becoming clearer, more efficient and closer to real needs.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

SME Plan: Women's entrepreneurship

Women's entrepreneurial potential remains largely untapped in Belgium. Our strategy is built on targeted support and stronger social measures to help women entrepreneurs better combine work and family life. In this way we go further in promoting entrepreneurship.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

SME Plan: second-chance entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship necessarily involves taking risks, and failure is an integral part of the entrepreneurial journey. It is time to break with the stigmatisation of entrepreneurs who have run into difficulties. Our vision is to offer a genuine second chance by creating the best possible conditions for these entrepreneurs to bounce back and launch new projects with a clean slate.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

Easier access to financing (SME plan)

Finance remains one of the main challenges for growing companies. Our approach aims to modernise and streamline alternative financing mechanisms. The goal is to create attractive financial conditions that position Belgium as a destination of choice for creating and developing innovative businesses.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

SME Plan: Boosting start-ups and scale-ups

For start-ups and scale-ups to innovate and create real added value, Belgium must remove the administrative and regulatory obstacles that hold back their development. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages innovative companies to emerge and grow.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

SME Plan: Strengthening competitiveness

In a context of increased international competition, our SMEs must be able to rely on a robust and competitive economic ecosystem. Our strategy aims to develop European technological autonomy, protect our companies against unfair practices and strengthen their resilience in the face of crises and international trade tensions.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Extension of flexi-jobs to all sectors

Flexi-jobs are being extended to all sectors, in both the public and private spheres. The system remains attractive for employers, with the employer contribution maintained at 28%, while the maximum annual income for workers rises to 18,000 euros. This extension allows those who wish to top up their income more easily, while giving companies and public services a flexible solution to meet their staffing needs.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Making employers more accountable for long-term absences

Employers that are not SMEs will be held more accountable when a worker aged 18 to 54 goes on long-term sick leave. During the first two months of primary incapacity following the guaranteed pay period, they will have to contribute 30% of the benefit paid by the health insurance fund. This contribution replaces the current accountability levy linked to excessive numbers of workers moving into invalidity. The aim is to encourage companies to act earlier, prevent long absences more effectively and provide concrete support for workers' reintegration wherever possible.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Making employers accountable to encourage a return to work after illness

Employers with 20 or more workers will have to start a reintegration pathway no later than six months after the start of the period of incapacity for work. If they fail to do so, a level 2 sanction may be applied. The objective is clear: to make reintegration a concrete, monitored and genuinely supported process rather than a theoretical principle. For workers, this means a better chance of being supported towards a suitable return to work when their health allows it.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Neutralising guaranteed pay in the event of partial return to work

When a worker partially resumes work as part of an authorised activity with their employer, a relapse will no longer trigger payment of guaranteed pay. This clarification aims to remove a concrete obstacle to reintegration: an employer who allows a gradual return is no longer penalised in the event of a relapse. This encourages partial returns, which are often essential to regain a rhythm, maintain the link with work and move towards more lasting reintegration.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

An incentive for partial return to work after illness

When a worker returns to work part-time with the approval of the advising doctor, the employer who accepts this return will no longer have to pay guaranteed pay in the event of a relapse during that period. This clarification replaces the current twenty-week neutralisation regime and removes a concrete obstacle to reintegration. By giving employers more certainty, it encourages gradual returns to work, which are often essential to help workers find their rhythm again, stay connected with their professional environment and return to employment for the long term.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Better management of relapses after returning to work

To avoid the “revolving door” effect, a relapse into illness will only give rise to a new entitlement to 30 days of guaranteed pay after 8 weeks back at work, compared with 2 weeks previously. This measure aims to limit overly short back-and-forth movements between returning to work and incapacity, which disrupt companies' organisation and do not always lead to a lasting return. It encourages returns that are better prepared, more stable and better suited to the worker's actual situation.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Empowering workers to take responsibility in their return-to-work journey

Returning to work also depends on the worker's active participation where their state of health allows. Incapacity benefits will be reduced by 10%, instead of 2.5%, for those who do not cooperate sufficiently in their return-to-work pathway through their health insurance fund, for example by failing to complete a questionnaire. Where someone fails, without valid reason, to attend a summons from the occupational physician or the advising physician as part of reintegration, entitlement to benefits may be suspended. The aim is to guarantee serious support, with protected rights, but also with steps to be followed so that a suitable return to work is possible where feasible.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Adjustment of medical force majeure

The waiting period before termination of a contract on grounds of medical force majeure can be considered is reduced to six months of incapacity for work. This change makes it possible to clarify more quickly those situations where a return to the job is no longer possible for medical reasons. It avoids leaving workers and employers in prolonged uncertainty, while maintaining a specific framework linked to the state of health. The aim is to better organise pathways after a long period of incapacity, with greater clarity for everyone.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Reform of reintegration procedures within companies

Return to work is triggered more quickly when an employee is absent for health reasons. After one month of absence, the occupational physician must step in to examine the possibilities of a return or an adaptation. After eight weeks, the employer must have the employee's work capacity assessed by the external prevention service. The aim is to prevent absences from dragging on without follow-up, to identify earlier what remains possible and, where realistic, to open up a tailored reintegration pathway.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Preventing absenteeism and better supporting the return to work

Companies will have to include an active absenteeism policy in their work regulations. The aim is to act earlier, better monitor repeated or prolonged absences and prevent difficult situations from becoming entrenched. For workers, this means clearer and more predictable support, with more prevention and more opportunities for reintegration when returning to work is possible. For employers, it provides a common framework to better manage absenteeism, protect teams and encourage a gradual return to work.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Maintaining automatic wage indexation

Automatic wage indexation is maintained, but better targeted to protect low and middle incomes first. Wages will be fully indexed up to €4,000 gross, while amounts above that will not be. For social benefits, indexation will be capped at €2,000 gross. This adjustment preserves the bulk of purchasing power while keeping public spending and labour costs under control. It also helps ensure that work remains more rewarding than inactivity. The salaries of ministers and MPs will not be indexed until the end of the legislature.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Wage increase thanks to indexation

Wages will rise by 5.5% over two years thanks to the indexation mechanism. For an average gross salary, that means a gain of more than 100 euros net per month. This concretely supports workers' purchasing power in the face of the rising cost of living.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

A cap on employer contributions to boost Belgium's attractiveness

From 1 July 2025, employer social security contributions will be capped. In practice, this concerns only the charges paid by the employer, not the employee's contributions. By limiting the cost borne by companies for high-earning profiles, Belgium becomes more attractive for recruiting and retaining qualified talent. The measure thus strengthens the competitiveness of our businesses while preserving the appeal of our labour market. From 1 April 2026, this cap will no longer apply to sportspeople.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Reduction of employer contributions to make hiring easier

Employers' contributions will be gradually reduced, with relief rising from 325 million euros in 2025 to around 1 billion euros in 2029. By lowering the social cost borne by employers for each worker, hiring becomes more accessible and more attractive. For businesses, it means more room to recruit, invest and stay competitive. For citizens, it is a measure that can open up more job opportunities and boost activity in our country.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Capping the maximum notice period at 52 weeks

The maximum notice period is now capped at 52 weeks, the equivalent of 17 years' seniority. This limit gives businesses greater predictability and helps preserve their competitiveness by avoiding periods that are too long and difficult to manage. For employees, it also means not being stuck for too long in a situation that has become uncertain or unwanted. With a clearer framework, everyone can move on faster, prepare what comes next and seize a new career opportunity more easily.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Abolition of the minimum weekly working hours

The minimum weekly working time threshold is being lowered to one tenth of a full-time schedule, instead of one third previously. This change opens the door to shorter, more flexible jobs suited to students, pensioners, people with disabilities, informal carers and anyone who cannot work many hours. It also makes it possible to formally declare small tasks that would otherwise risk remaining undeclared work. The result: more opportunities, better social protection for workers and fairer tax revenue for the State.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Adapting night work in e-commerce to create jobs

In retail, related sectors and e-commerce, night work will now begin at 11 p.m., with simpler procedures for introducing it. This change gives Belgian companies more means to stay competitive against foreign rivals, particularly in a sector where orders, logistics and delivery times are decisive. The purchasing power of current workers is maintained, while creating a more favourable framework for business development and job creation in Belgium.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Abolition of the ban on night work

Night work is no longer governed by a blanket ban, but by simpler rules better suited to companies' needs and to realities on the ground. It may be organised between 8 pm and 6 am, through a collective labour agreement signed by all the trade unions represented in the company or through a change to the work rules. This change gives companies more room for manoeuvre, particularly when they face peaks in activity or need to stay competitive, while maintaining a formal framework for workers. A measure designed to support growth, attract activity to Belgium and create the jobs that come with it.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Simplification of working hours for greater flexibility

Work rules are becoming more flexible and easier to manage. Rather than having to list every individual schedule, employers will be able to set out a general framework specifying the periods during which work takes place in the company. For employees, this opens up more scope to adapt working hours to their private lives, for example to their children's school routine. For employers, it means less red tape and a more agile organisation, while keeping a clear framework with mandatory elements.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Voluntary overtime to earn more

Workers who wish to do so can work up to 360 hours of voluntary overtime a year in every sector. For 240 of those hours, gross equals net: what is earned goes straight into the worker's pocket. In the hospitality sector, where the need for extra staff is particularly high, the ceiling rises to 450 hours, 360 of which carry the same advantage. A simple, voluntary measure to boost your income, meet peaks in activity and ensure that extra effort is genuinely rewarded.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Student work authorised from age 15

Young people can now take a student job from the age of 15, whether or not they are still subject to full-time compulsory education. This opening allows them to earn some money, develop their independence and discover the world of work earlier. It also meets the needs of businesses looking for extra hands, especially during busy periods. A concrete measure that gives young people more opportunities while supporting employers on the ground.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Abolition of the obligation to conclude a first-employment contract

The obligation to conclude a first-job contract is abolished, along with the administrative burden it imposed on businesses. This scheme required certain employers to hire a set number of young people, without offering any real guarantee of lasting employment. By removing a rule that no longer matches today's economic context, businesses gain in simplicity and flexibility. The aim is to focus efforts on more effective measures that create genuine opportunities for young people, rather than on a formal obligation that no longer met real needs.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Extension of student work to 650 hours per year

Students can now work up to 650 hours a year, giving them more freedom to earn money, gain a first work experience and finance their projects. The tax exemption ceiling is also being raised so that going just one euro over no longer costs them their status as a dependent child. A concrete measure to encourage young people who want to work, without penalising their families.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Increase in meal vouchers to support purchasing power

Companies will be able to increase the value of meal vouchers by up to 2 euros in 2026, outside the wage norm. For workers, this means more net purchasing power, directly usable for everyday spending. For employers, it is a concrete way to support their teams without increasing gross wages. A simple, visible and useful measure to make work pay more.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Adapting end-of-career time credit for the most demanding professions

End-of-career time credit remains available from the age of 55 for workers facing particularly demanding working conditions: arduous work, night work, difficulty continuing in the construction sector, companies undergoing restructuring or in difficulty, sheltered workshops, social workshops, or a career of at least 35 years. It is also accessible from the age of 60 for people with a sufficiently long career. This is a way of adapting the end of a working life without a sudden break from employment, taking account of wear and tear, experience and real-life situations.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

End of early retirement schemes, except for serious medical reasons

The unemployment scheme with company allowance, better known as RCC or early retirement, will be abolished in all its forms. Medical RCC will be maintained for workers with reduced capacity or facing serious medical problems. The aim is to stop encouraging early departures from the labour market when taking up or continuing work remains possible, while maintaining protection for the most serious medical situations.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Extension of parental leave to foster parents

Foster parents who care for a child placed with them on a long-term basis can now take parental leave. This step forward fully recognises the role they play every day and gives them time to support the child, provide stability and meet their needs, just as any parent can for their own child. A simple, humane and concrete measure to better support foster families.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Stronger support for informal carers

Informal carers receive stronger support, in recognition of the essential role they play for a relative who is ill, elderly, disabled or losing their independence. Benefits increase for unemployed carers, social rights are extended to carers recognised by their health insurance fund, and an exemption request may temporarily be submitted retroactively. For workers, leave is also extended: up to 6 months of full career break for the same person being cared for, 12 months of half-time break and 30 months of one-fifth break, with the minimum period reduced to one week subject to the employer's agreement. A concrete step forward so that everyone can help a loved one without having to choose between family solidarity and income security.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Preserving the artist status to protect arts workers

Artist status is being fully preserved to take account of the particular reality of artistic professions. Because these careers are often made up of projects, periods of intense activity and irregular income, maintaining this status guarantees a framework suited to arts workers. It is concrete recognition of their specific situation, their work and their contribution to cultural life.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Social justice in unemployment benefits

The time limit on unemployment benefits comes with exceptions that take account of careers and personal circumstances. People over 55 with 30 years of career, part-time workers of at least half-time receiving an income guarantee allowance, and people enrolled on 31 December 2025 in training for a shortage occupation retain specific protection. Incapacity for work also extends the duration of benefit entitlement, while low earners receive a higher minimum allowance during the first six months. A way of making the system more responsible without forgetting those who need security most.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Simpler and clearer access to unemployment benefits

Access to unemployment benefits is becoming easier to understand: you must have worked at least one year over the previous three years to qualify. For young people, the vocational integration period is cut to six months and can start immediately after the end of their studies, while keeping two compulsory positive assessments. Clearer rules, better-defined deadlines and a more readable path towards employment.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Better recognition of worked periods in unemployment benefit rights

Every period worked counts for more in a person's career. Paid employment without unemployment benefit extends unemployment entitlements proportionally, while self-employed people working full-time can benefit from this extension more quickly, after three months of activity instead of six. People working at least half-time also keep their right to income guarantee benefits until the end of their employment. A concrete way of better recognising effort, securing returns to work and making sure that work pays more

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Strengthening degressivity to better protect at the start of unemployment and encourage a return to work

Losing your job must not mean falling straight into insecurity. The first six months of unemployment are better protected, with salary ceilings raised to the level of an average full-time wage and a higher minimum benefit for low earners. After that, the amount gradually decreases as the unemployment period continues, so that a real incentive to return to work remains. The system therefore becomes more protective at the moment when the loss of income is felt most, while rewarding work more.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Limiting integration benefits to a maximum of one year

Integration benefits become support limited to a maximum of one year, designed as a springboard into work rather than a lasting situation. By linking access to obtaining a qualification, the system encourages young people to train, make the most of their path and enter working life more quickly. The aim is to provide a clearer framework, one that fosters responsibility and is geared towards independence.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Climate: an agreement to speed up action and protect the most vulnerable

Belgium is taking an important step with a twin agreement on the National Energy and Climate Plan and the allocation of the Social Climate Fund. In concrete terms, this clarifies the country's climate trajectory and releases resources to support the households and micro-businesses most exposed to rising energy and fuel prices. The aim: move the climate transition forward while protecting those most likely to bear the brunt of its effects.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Social Climate Plan: protecting households and small businesses

Wallonia has selected five measures to limit the impact of rising energy and fuel prices linked to the new European ETS2 system. Social transport on demand, a mobility budget, energy support for micro-businesses and the renovation of 3,000 public and social housing units: the aim is to support the most vulnerable households and small businesses, so that the climate transition remains fair, concrete and accessible.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Climate: nearly 100 concrete measures from 2025

Wallonia is adopting a climate roadmap to move from intentions to action. Nearly 100 priority measures were launched as early as 2025 to cut emissions, speed up energy renovation, support renewable energy, help businesses and encourage more sustainable mobility. The aim: to act concretely for the climate while preparing a healthier living environment for future generations.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Liège Airport: green light for fast-charging stations

Eight rapid charging points will be installed near the passenger terminal at Liège Airport. The project responds to growing demand for charging in the Liège area and is part of a wider redevelopment of the site, with redesigned car parks and a multimodal zone for buses, bicycles, taxis and shared cars. A concrete step towards simpler, more sustainable travel.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Support for the economic development of Charleroi airport

The Walloon Government has decided not to approve the municipal tax targeting Charleroi Airport, considering it too risky for its financial viability. This decision protects a strategic asset for the Region, essential for jobs, local economic activity and citizens' access to flights, while allowing the airport to continue investing within a more stable and predictable framework. Negotiations are also under way with the federal government to adjust the tax it is planning.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Walloon airports: tougher sanctions against noise pollution

The system for monitoring and penalising noise limit breaches around Liège and Charleroi airports is being strengthened. In practice, warnings are being scrapped and a penalty may now be imposed as soon as a single fixed noise meter records a breach of a noise threshold. A step forward long awaited by local residents, better protecting their living environment while allowing airport activity to develop within a clearer framework.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Walloon airports: stronger rights for residents exposed to noise pollution

The revision of the noise exposure plans for Liège and Charleroi airports takes better account of the reality of noise nuisance. In practice, some residents will be able to benefit from additional support measures, such as sound insulation, financial compensation or, in the most exposed areas, the buy-out of their home. The aim: to better protect residents while providing a clear framework for airport development.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Charleroi Airport: a strengthened framework to secure its future and better protect local residents

The activity of Charleroi Airport is secured for the next 20 years within a clearer, better-regulated framework. The agreement supports employment, economic activity and Wallonia's attractiveness, while strengthening protection for local residents through better monitoring of noise and air quality, tougher penalties for exceeding noise limits and a gradual reduction in disturbance caused by late arrivals.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Liège Airport: a secured permit to guarantee operations

The Walloon Government is securing Liège Airport's permit to avoid any legal uncertainty and guarantee the continuity of its operations. This decision protects a strategic infrastructure for Wallonia, important for jobs, economic development and logistics, while incorporating the necessary environmental requirements within a more solid and more predictable framework.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Social rent: more fairness to speed up renovation

The reform of the “warm rent” makes it possible to take a home's energy performance into account when calculating social rents. The aim is to make the system fairer between tenants, while giving the sector the means to renovate more homes. Better-insulated housing means more comfort, lower energy bills and a more sustainable public housing stock for families.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Reform of public housing governance

The public housing model has reached a crossroads. Without far-reaching reform, both the quality of service to users and the sustainability of the organisations appear to be under threat. The Walloon Government has therefore launched the necessary reforms to improve governance in the sector, through the creation of the Walloon Housing Agency and local housing hubs, as well as the ongoing restructuring at la Sambrienne.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Federal GovernmentSecurity

More police capacity through the takeover of nuclear site security by the military

The federal police are regaining police capacity! Since 1 July, military personnel have been providing security at the Tihange and Doel nuclear sites. From 1 December, the same will apply to the nuclear facilities in Mol, Geel and Dessel, and from April 2026 to the Fleurus site. This frees up police capacity that can be redeployed to fight crime, particularly in Brussels.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Additional investment in internal security

The security services will receive additional resources to better protect citizens and strengthen their action on the ground. On top of the 450 million euros provided for in the coalition agreement, 5% of the defence effort, around 200 million euros a year, will be devoted to internal security. These resources will notably support the police, Defence back-up for certain sensitive missions, new helicopters for the Federal Police, the merger of Brussels' police zones and the recruitment of 100 inspectors to fight social and tax fraud. The aim: more presence, more coordination and more effectiveness against everyday threats.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Bringing the Kanal Museum to life to put Brussels in the spotlight

Kanal's funding has been adjusted while guaranteeing the museum's opening in November 2026. With this future contemporary art centre, Brussels will gain a major new cultural venue, capable of attracting nearly 200,000 visitors and strengthening the capital's image both in Belgium and abroad.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Brussels: a budget to get the Region back on track

The Brussels Parliament has adopted the 2026 budget, with a clear trajectory: reduce the deficit and prepare a return to balance by 2029. Drawn up in just a few weeks, this budget gives Brussels a direction again and allows the Region to move forward once more, with greater responsibility, budgetary seriousness and stability for citizens.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Brussels bids to host the 2030 European Athletics Championships

Brussels is officially bidding to host the European Athletics Championships in 2030. This bid comes in a highly symbolic year: 200 years of Belgium, 100 years of the King Baudouin Stadium and 80 years since the first European Athletics Championships held in Brussels. A major event that would showcase our capital, bring citizens together around sport and strengthen the appeal of Brussels on the European stage.

Boris DillièsBoris Dilliès
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

More transparent and efficient Walloon subsidies

The reform of optional subsidies in Wallonia, launched in 2025-2026, aims to strengthen transparency, effectiveness and the streamlining of support. It imposes a better framework, minimum thresholds (€10,000/year for multiannual grants, €5,000/year for one-off grants) and the digitalisation of procedures to make better use of public money.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

A modernisation of the framework for arms and defence licences in Wallonia

The defence industry is one of those that make the reputation of the Walloon Region and has stood out for centuries through its internationally recognised performance. The Walloon Government is modernising the regulatory framework in this field in order to guarantee ethical principles, including human rights, more effectively; to clarify and streamline the existing system so as to make it clearer; to modernise the instrument in order to support the defence industry; and to ensure its legal compliance with European law.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

End of an obstacle to women's participation in societal engagement

The ban on combining maternity leave with a local political mandate or certain forms of volunteering will be scrapped. From the 15th day after giving birth, the women concerned will be able to continue these commitments without losing their benefits. This option will also be extended to birth leave, adoption leave and foster parent leave, so that parenthood is no longer a brake on civic engagement.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

“Specialised craftsmen”: a new status to better recognise the expertise of food trade professionals

A new form of recognition to promote specialist artisans in the food trades, such as bakers, pastry chefs, butchers, caterers and restaurateurs. This certification will make it easier to identify professionals who focus on quality, home-made products, respect for ingredients and good practice. For consumers, it means greater transparency and greater confidence when choosing their products and their artisans.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

A more democratic, transparent and efficient Order of Architects

A reform to make the Order of Architects more open, more transparent and more effective. By giving more room to young architects and trainees, publishing key financial information and improving how it operates, the profession gains in clarity, representativeness and trust. A stronger framework to support construction projects with rigour and responsibility.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Federal GovernmentEntrepreneurship

SME Plan 2025: More opportunities, fewer obstacles

89 measures to strengthen Belgium's small and medium-sized enterprises, with one simple idea: “More opportunities, fewer obstacles”. Less red tape, better access to finance, easier access to public procurement and more support for the self-employed will allow entrepreneurs to focus on what matters: creating activity, jobs and value for our country.

Éléonore SimonetÉléonore Simonet
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

North District: strong measures to restore peace and quiet

The people of Schaerbeek deserve to sleep soundly: the Northern Quarter cannot become a lawless area. Faced with the security problems regularly denounced, strong measures are being introduced: closing shops at night, more surveillance cameras and a greater presence on the ground. On the initiative of Audrey Henry and mayor Martin de Brabant, these actions aim to restore calm, protect residents and guarantee a safer living environment.

Audrey HenryAudrey Henry
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Removal of concrete blocks in Brussels to beautify public spaces

The Bois de la Cambre is a listed site that deserves to be respected. The concrete blocks and boulders installed on a temporary basis cannot become permanent in breach of planning rules. The City of Brussels is committed to regularising the situation quickly in order to preserve the quality, character and beauty of this emblematic place.

Audrey HenryAudrey Henry
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Union Stadium: a significant breakthrough in a long-blocked project

After years of deadlock, the project is finally making significant progress. Now complete, the file can move into a new stage with the launch of the public enquiry. This is concrete progress on a long-awaited project, which must keep moving forward within a clear, transparent framework that respects procedures.

Audrey HenryAudrey Henry
Brussels GovernmentBrussels

Appeal against the We Are Nature ruling

Our ambition cannot be held back by a vague ruling. The revision of the regional land use plan (PRAS) is under way. We do not set nature against town planning; we seek to reconcile them.

Audrey HenryAudrey Henry
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Abolition of automatic appeals in the 6th year of primary school

Trusting teachers means decisions taken as close as possible to pupils' needs. School boards and class councils retain full autonomy to assess each pupil's progress and adapt teaching choices. If necessary, a pupil can repeat a year to consolidate what they have learned, with personalised support before moving on. The result: fairer decisions, tailored follow-up and a better-supported school career.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

End of automatic tenure for a modern and efficient state

Wallonia is ending statutory appointment in its public service in order to build a more modern, more agile and fairer administration. Staff who already hold statutory status keep their acquired rights, but the new rules will harmonise professional situations, better reward merit and open up careers more widely, particularly to contract staff. For citizens, the objective is clear: a public service that is more efficient, more responsive and genuinely geared to their needs. For staff, this reform must also make the public service more attractive, facilitate internal mobility and encourage more open career paths between the public and private sectors.

Jacqueline GalantJacqueline Galant
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

A reform of hiring incentives to support job creation

Starting or growing a business deserves clear and accessible support. The reform introduces a single, simple incentive open to all sectors, with support of up to €1,200 per month for 24 months. The result: a concrete boost to get started or grow, and more economic opportunities for everyone.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Walloon GovernmentEntrepreneurship

A reform of business vouchers to reward entrepreneurial risk-taking

Starting, innovating and growing a business must be simpler and clearer. A modernised scheme makes support for entrepreneurship more transparent and more accessible, while guaranteeing rigorous use of public funds. The result: projects that move faster, a more dynamic economy and more opportunities for everyone.

Pierre-Yves JeholetPierre-Yves Jeholet
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Belgium's acquisition of Engie's nuclear activities in negotiation

This initiative reflects the Belgian government's strategic decision to take direct ownership of the country's nuclear assets, in line with its ambition to extend the operation of existing nuclear reactors and develop new nuclear capacity in Belgium. In doing so, the Belgian government is taking responsibility for Belgium's long-term energy future, with the aim of building a financially and economically viable business that supports security of supply, climate objectives, industrial resilience and socio-economic prosperity.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentEnergy

Extending nuclear power and developing renewables: Repeal of the nuclear phase-out law

Reliable, affordable electricity is a priority for every household. The reform ends the nuclear phase-out timetable and allows this energy source to be maintained, and even developed, within a secure framework. The aim: to diversify the energy mix and guarantee stable production. The result: a more secure supply and better-controlled prices for households and businesses.

Mathieu BihetMathieu Bihet
Federal GovernmentSecurity

Merger of the 6 Brussels police zones and voluntary mergers nationwide

Crime does not stop at municipal boundaries, so the police must act in a more coordinated way. Merging the Brussels police zones into a single zone makes it possible to pool resources, avoid duplication and strengthen effectiveness on the ground. The result: more coherent action, greater everyday security and the continued presence of an accessible community police force for all.

Bernard QuintinBernard Quintin
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Fighting social fraud: stronger controls

When some get around the rules, it is honest workers and businesses that pay the price. Inspections against social fraud are being stepped up, with more inspectors and targeted action against social dumping, particularly in sensitive sectors such as transport. The result: fewer abuses, fairer working conditions and fairer competition for all.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Minimum wage increased: more purchasing power for workers

Another step to widen the gap between work and inactivity. The minimum wage is being raised to more than €2,150 gross per month, with a concrete gain of around €45 net per month thanks to measures targeting low wages. The aim: strengthen purchasing power and make work more attractive. The result: a higher income for the workers concerned and better recognition of their efforts.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

A rebound right to secure career transitions

Changing jobs should not mean insecurity. With the right to bounce back, you can now leave your job voluntarily while receiving unemployment benefits for a limited period of 6 months. The aim: to secure career transitions and allow people to change direction with greater peace of mind. The result: more freedom to move on, while staying protected while you get back on your feet.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Federal GovernmentEmployment

Limiting unemployment benefits to 2 years

Getting back into work faster, with stronger support: that is the aim of this unemployment reform. Benefits are now limited in time, with a maximum duration of two years and a gradual reduction, to encourage a return to work. At the same time, jobseekers are directed more towards training, retraining and personalised follow-up, with the CPAS taking over where necessary. The result: a system refocused on employment, more active support and more bridges into the labour market.

David ClarinvalDavid Clarinval
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationNeutrality

Ban on religious and philosophical symbols in education

At school, everyone must be able to learn in a calm and impartial environment. The reform strengthens neutrality by introducing common rules, including neutral appearance for staff and a clear framework for addressing sensitive topics objectively. The result: an environment protected from outside influence, where pupils can develop their critical thinking with confidence.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Ban on recreational use of smartphones at school

At school, learning and concentration must once again come first. The recreational use of phones and connected devices is now banned, from nursery school to the end of secondary education (educational uses and specific situations excepted). The aim: limit distractions and the negative effects of screens. The result: more attention in class, stronger interaction between pupils and a calmer environment for learning.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Government of the Wallonia-Brussels FederationEducation

Raising the pass threshold for external certifying tests

As your child moves through school, you want to be sure they really master the basics. The reform raises the requirements of certification tests (CEB, CE1D, CESS) with a pass mark set at 60% (and a minimum of 50% in each subject for the CEB). The aim: qualifications that genuinely reflect the skills acquired. Alongside this, support measures are planned to help pupils. The result: stronger foundations, less dropping out and a safer school career.

Valérie GlatignyValérie Glatigny
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Installation of 1,650 charging points for electric vehicles rolled out in Wallonia

Charging your electric car must become simple, fast and available everywhere. To meet that need, 1,650 public charging stations will be installed over the next 24 months, providing around 3,300 charging points across Wallonia. The result: more solutions close to home, fewer daily constraints and an easier switch to electric.

Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Energy decree: flexibility, smart meters, end of fossil-fuel boilers

Energy prices and climate challenges concern everyone. Three concrete measures are speeding up the transition: more flexible access to the grid to support businesses, the roll-out of smart meters to better track and control consumption, and the end of subsidies for fossil-fuel boilers in favour of sustainable alternatives. The result: more reliable energy, more responsible choices and better control over your costs.

Cécile NevenCécile Neven
Walloon GovernmentSecurity

Revision of the Animal Welfare Code and its implementing decrees

An animal is not an object: it deserves protection and respect. To better defend that welfare every day, the legislation is being strengthened: tougher penalties for mistreatment, a “certificate of trust” to encourage responsible owners, a framework for breeding animals with extreme characteristics and stricter rules for convicted individuals. The result: fewer abuses and a safer environment for animals… and for society.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont
Walloon GovernmentWalloon recovery

Registration duties cut by 3%

Buying a home is finally becoming more affordable. Registration duties are falling from 12.5% to 3% for an own and only home, sharply reducing the cost of purchase. A concrete change that makes home ownership easier for first-time buyers and for everyone who wants to become an owner more easily.

Adrien DolimontAdrien Dolimont