Walloon programme decree simplifies administrative rules across multiple public sectors
Official title: Projet de décret-programme portant des mesures diverses en matière de budget et de comptabilité, de bien-être animal, de pouvoirs locaux, d'aménagement du territoire, de mobilité, d'économie, d'emploi, de formation, d'environnement, de climat, de tourisme, de patrimoine et d'agriculture et de ruralité
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- The proposal introduces administrative simplifications and updates across local government, service vouchers, spatial planning, and animal welfare.
- These changes apply to Walloon residents, local municipalities, service voucher businesses, and individuals applying for building permits.
- You will be able to track planning permit applications online and will be better protected against unreasonable fees when using service vouchers.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 13 February 2026
- Approved by parliament 25 March 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 26 March 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 21 April 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 1 April 2026
How parliament voted
Passed on 25 March 202640 for · 27 against · 0 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted against
0 for · 17 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Voted against
0 for · 6 against · 0 abstentions
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Ecolo Voted against
0 for · 3 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendant Voted against
0 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions