Stricter and more transparent budgetary rules for Wallonia
Official title: Projet de décret modifiant le décret du 15 décembre 2011 portant organisation du budget, de la comptabilité et du rapportage des unités d'administration publique wallonnes en vue de transposer partiellement la directive (UE) 2024/1265
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- The Walloon Region is aligning its budget framework with EU rules, adding independent evaluations and accounting for climate-related risks.
- This mainly affects the Walloon government, its public administrations, and agencies responsible for preparing and reporting financial data.
- You will not feel any direct change in your daily life, but it ensures more transparent and reliable management of regional public finances.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 22 May 2026
- Approved by parliament 1 July 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 2 July 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 17 July 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 1 January 2026
How parliament voted
Passed on 1 July 202657 for · 0 against · 12 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
25 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
17 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted for
15 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 · 4 abstentions
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Indépendant Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 1 abstention
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Indépendante Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 1 abstention