Walloon public services to join local anti-radicalisation security cells
Official title: Projet de décret modifiant le chapitre 1er du Livre Ier de la Septième Partie du Code de la démocratie locale et de la décentralisation visant à organiser la participation des services, organisations et structures relevant des compétences ou de la tutelle de la Région wallonne aux cellules de sécurité intégrale locales en matière de radicalisme, d'extrémisme et de terrorisme, pour les matières relevant de l'article 138 de la Constitution
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- This draft decree allows Walloon public services, including social welfare centres (CPAS), to participate in local multidisciplinary security meetings against radicalisation.
- It mainly affects local councils, social welfare staff, and regional bodies cooperating with mayors and the local police.
- For you, it means authorities can coordinate earlier to prevent security risks, while strictly adhering to privacy and professional secrecy rules.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
From proposal to law
- Submitted 12 June 2026
- Approved by parliament 15 July 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 16 July 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 3 August 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force not yet
How parliament voted
Passed on 15 July 202659 for · 0 against · 10 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted for
18 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 6 abstentions
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Ecolo Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 3 abstentions
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Indépendant Voted for
1 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendante Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 1 abstention