Georges-Louis Bouchez

Belgium Wealth Tax: Les Engagés Propose Taxing Assets Over €500,000 Amid Fierce Opposition

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The debate over wealth taxation has intensified within the Belgian federal government, as political parties clash over potential new levies on high-net-worth individuals. Following recent signals from Les Engagés regarding a potential contribution from significant fortunes, the Movement Reformateur (MR) has firmly rejected the proposal, citing concerns over economic competitiveness and the necessity of structural … Read more

De Wever Government: Opposition May Block Program Law for 4th Time, Costing Millions

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The political climate in Flanders has reached a critical tipping point as the government, steered by the influence of Bart De Wever and the N-VA, faces a looming budgetary stalemate. Opposition parties are signaling a potential fourth attempt to block the government’s “program law,” a move that threatens to paralyze key administrative functions and result … Read more

Arizona Coalition: Stalled and Diluted Reforms

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Belgium’s political landscape has entered a period of profound uncertainty, as the so-called “Arizona coalition” struggles to translate its reform agenda into tangible action. Despite holding a parliamentary majority, the seven-party alliance — named after the colors of the Arizona state flag to represent its ideologically diverse composition — has found itself hampered by internal … Read more

Brussels Mobility Plan: Good Move Changes & New Measures Explained (2026)

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Brussels Rethinks Ambitious Traffic Reduction Plan, Prioritizing Local Needs Brussels is recalibrating its landmark “Great Move” plan, an ambitious initiative aimed at drastically reducing car traffic in the city center by 2030. Even as the core goal of shifting towards more sustainable transportation remains, the new regional government is implementing modifications to address concerns raised … Read more