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Gouvernement wallon
What Gouvernement wallon publishes and decides, explained from the underlying data.
Wallonia
Walloon Arms Export Licenses: 84% Increase in…
In 2025, the Walloon government approved 1,551 arms export licenses worth 1.59 billion euros, marking an 84% increase from the…
Wallonia
Two-State Solution: Buried, Not Dead
The two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is considered 'buried' after October 7th, lacking a clear alternative. This creates a diplomatic vacuum, forcing Belgium and the EU to rethink their role in international peace efforts amidst escalating regional tensions and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Economy
TechWolf Acquired by SAP: Record Deal
Ghent-based AI startup TechWolf has been acquired by German software giant SAP for up to 500 million euros, a potential record transaction for a Belgian software company, highlighting the strong appeal of Belgium's technology sector.
Wallonia
Social Rents Increase: Brussels Announces Hike
Social housing rents in Brussels are set to rise, confirmed Minister Dirk De Smedt. This increase, part of the 2027 budget project, follows governmental agreements and will directly affect thousands of households in the capital. The debate on affordability and housing finance is intensifying.
Economy
Family Businesses: Backbone of Belgian Economy
Family businesses form the indispensable backbone of the Belgian economy. The government must continue to cherish and protect these enterprises to ensure sustainable growth, employment, and societal embedding for future generations, according to De Tijd.
Wallonia
Brussels Reinstates Two Export Premiums
The Brussels government has reinstated two essential export premiums, previously suspended in 2024. This decision, aimed at boosting international trade, is crucial for the Brussels business community and the wider Belgian economy.
Wallonia
Renovation Grants Wallonia: Transitional…
The Walloon government reopens the transitional period for renovation grants, allowing households that previously did not pay an advance to benefit from the…
Wallonia
Walloon Government: Composition and…
The Walloon government has announced its composition for the 2024-2029 legislature, featuring eight ministers and their specific portfolios for governing…
Wallonia
Arizona Budget: 10 billion euros needed…
The search for 10 billion euros in structural savings by 2029 complicates Arizona's budget, with five coalition parties needing to agree on the approach.
Wallonia
National Union Action CSC and FGTB on October…
Belgian trade unions CSC and FGTB are organizing a national union action in Brussels on October 9, voicing their discontent on various issues. This national…
Economy
Syngenta Seneffe site closes, 170 jobs…
Syngenta, the agrochemical giant, will close its largest Belgian site in Seneffe by 2027, threatening 170 jobs in the sector.
Economy
Employer protest Brussels: Eurometal demands…
European industrial employers are organizing an employer protest in Brussels, initiated by Eurometal, to advocate for the restoration of their…
Wallonia
Gas Prices: Reached Highest Level Since…
Gas prices in Belgium have recently reached their highest level since January 2023, a continuing trend. The surge in gas prices affects Belgian households…
Flanders
Weather chaos in Belgium: mini
Weather chaos strikes Belgium as a mini-tornado destroys a house in Büllingen and causes flooding near Malmédy, indicating extreme weather in the Ardennes.
Economy
Liège: LeTec builds electric bus fleet in
In Liège, LeTec is building the future of sustainable public transport by fully electrifying its bus fleet and centralizing it in a new depot in Tilleur.
Wallonia
Fagnes Brand: 2.700 ha verwoest, evacuatie
A massive wildfire is raging through the High Fens, destroying over 2,700 hectares of natural habitat and forcing residents to evacuate. The situation remains critical, placing immense pressure on civil protection and local fire departments. This catastrophe highlights the ecosystem's vulnerability and the challenges posed by climate change.
Wallonia
Wallonia Drought: New measures to reduce water
Persistent drought in Wallonia has already led 15 municipalities to impose water restrictions, with an alarming situation necessitating new water-saving…
Economy
Belgian Gas Reserves: Filling stalls, price
Belgian gas reserves are filling slower than last year, with only 59% of storage capacity filled, and this slow filling of gas reserves reignites fears of a…
Economy
Nvidia, Wall Street Giants Eye $500 Billion AI
Nvidia is collaborating with prominent Wall Street firms on a massive $500 billion financing deal to bolster the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI)…
Economy
Meta CEO Zuckerberg: "Superintelligence, AI open
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, advocates in a new manifesto for 'personal superintelligence' and open-source AI development, emphasizing that policymakers…
Wallonia
Growth Wallonia: Jambon's strategy under
Jan Jambon's growth strategy for Wallonia is critically examined, sparking debate over whether to prioritize large listed companies or small and…
Wallonia
Record Heat Western Europe 2026
The European Copernicus observatory has confirmed that June and July 2026 were the warmest months on record in Western Europe, highlighting the record heat…
Flanders
Climate Change: June and July Hottest, Driest
According to Copernicus, June and July this year were the hottest and driest months ever recorded, highlighting the impact of climate change on Belgium and…
Flanders
Extreme Heat: Belgium's economy to shrink 1%
The Dutch sustainable bank Triodos warns that extreme heat and persistent drought could cost Europe 180 billion euros, with Belgium's economy projected to…
Wallonia
Walloon Government: New Composition and
The Walloon Government has announced its new composition for 2024-2029, detailing the distribution of responsibilities among its eight ministers. This new…
Wallonia
School Allowance 2026: Amounts and eligibility
The 2026 school allowance, previously known as the school premium, will be paid out no later than early August. Find out the exact amounts of this 2026…
Wallonia
France: 40,000 hectares burned, fires precarious
Ongoing forest fires in France, particularly in the Gironde region, are causing extensive damage. Over 40,000 hectares have already been destroyed, and approximately 220,000 people have been ordered to evacuate. Exceptional drought and heat complicate firefighting efforts, highlighting the growing impact of climate change in Southern Europe.
Wallonia
New Walloon Government 2024-2029
The Walloon government for the 2024-2029 period has been officially formed, and portfolios have been allocated, ushering in a new era of governance for Wallonia. These decisions, critical for regional development, were confirmed after the recent elections and align with Belgium's federal structure.
Sport
Evenepoel and Philipsen Address Online Hate
Belgian cyclists Remco Evenepoel and Jasper Philipsen raise concerns about the rise of online hate speech in sports, a phenomenon significantly impacting top athletes' mental well-being. Their testimonies spark a necessary societal debate on digital ethics and the protection of sports figures.
Brussels
Brussels Job Market: Discrimination Persists for
Recent research in Brussels indicates that men, older applicants, and individuals with Moroccan names are significantly less likely to be invited for job interviews, despite possessing comparable qualifications. This undermines equal opportunities and diversity in the Brussels job market.
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