New support for Walloon jobseekers starting out as self-employed
Official title: Projet de décret relatif au soutien du chercheur d'emploi dans sa remise au travail par la création de son activité en tant qu'indépendant à titre principal
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- The Walloon 'Airbag' scheme is reformed: procedures are simplified, and financial assistance is paid in three decreasing installments over up to two years.
- The measure applies to jobseekers in Wallonia registered for at least four months who complete recognized coaching to become self-employed as their main occupation.
- You receive higher financial support to start your business, provided your business project is officially approved as viable.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 5 June 2026
- Approved by parliament 15 July 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 16 July 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 27 August 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force from 1 January 2027
How parliament voted
Passed on 15 July 202671 for · 0 against · 0 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted for
19 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Voted for
6 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Ecolo Voted for
4 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendant Voted for
1 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendante Voted for
1 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions