Walloon programme decree on employment, training, healthcare and family benefits
Official title: Projet de décret-programme portant des mesures diverses 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 updates several Walloon rules regarding Forem job coaching, child benefits, and administration in local authorities and hospitals.
- The changes mainly affect jobseekers, workers facing collective dismissals, single parents, and young people finishing their studies.
- Young school-leavers receive a twelve-month package of family benefits without needing jobseeker status, and more working single parents qualify for a supplement.
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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 17 April 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 1 April 2026
How parliament voted
Passed on 25 March 202639 for · 26 against · 0 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
23 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted against
0 for · 16 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