New legal framework for Wallonia's digital agency Agence du Numérique
Official title: Projet de décret portant organisation de l'Agence du Numérique
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- The proposal establishes a solid legal basis for the Agence du Numérique as a public company and the central coordinator of Walloon digital policy.
- It affects Walloon public bodies, tech businesses, project applicants, agency staff, and individuals whose data is processed.
- You will see little direct change, but public digital services will be better coordinated and your personal data will be managed under clearer privacy safeguards.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
From proposal to law
- Submitted 9 January 2026
- Approved by parliament 25 February 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 26 February 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 19 March 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 29 March 2026
How parliament voted
Passed on 25 February 202641 for · 0 against · 30 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
25 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 17 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 8 abstentions
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Ecolo Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 5 abstentions