Walloon Parliament approves air transport agreement with Sierra Leone
Official title: Projet de décret portant assentiment à l'Accord entre le Gouvernement du Royaume de Belgique et le Gouvernement de la République de Sierra Leone sur le transport aérien, fait à Freetown le 3 juillet 2019
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- The Walloon Parliament approves a new agreement between Belgium and Sierra Leone that updates outdated aviation rules and aligns them with European Union law.
- This mainly affects airlines, airports, and passengers traveling between both countries.
- For everyday citizens, little changes directly, though it simplifies the establishment of direct flight routes under clear, updated safety standards.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 10 October 2025
- Approved by parliament 26 November 2025
- Given royal assent by the government 27 November 2025
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 18 December 2025 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 28 December 2025
How parliament voted
Passed on 26 November 202541 for · 5 against · 2 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
17 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Ecolo Voted against
0 for · 5 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Abstained
0 for · 0 against · 2 abstentions