Confirmation of extended deadlines following cyberattack on Walloon services
Official title: Projet de décret portant confirmation de l'arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de pouvoirs spéciaux n° 1 du 12 juin 2025 modifiant le décret du 15 mai 2025 relatif à la prolongation des délais impactés par l'intrusion d'avril 2025 dans le système informatique des services du Gouvernement wallon et le décret du 15 mai 2025 relatif à la prolongation des délais impactés par l'intrusion d'avril 2025 dans le système informatique des services du Gouvernement wallon pour ce qui concerne les matières dont l'exercice a été transféré par la Communauté française, pour les matières réglées en vertu de l'article 138 de la Constitution
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- This proposal officially confirms an emergency decision by the Walloon Government extending administrative deadlines following the major cyberattack in April 2025.
- It affects citizens, businesses, and public services experiencing delays, particularly regarding the integration path for newcomers.
- You retain your legal rights and will not be penalized for missed deadlines caused by the shutdown of government computer systems.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 12 March 2026
- Approved by parliament 8 April 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 9 April 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 15 April 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 17 April 2025
How parliament voted
Passed on 8 April 202639 for · 0 against · 24 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
15 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 14 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 Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 1 abstention