Press Release
October 28th, 2022
The government supports Jean-Pascal van Ypersele's candidacy for the IPCC chairmanship
On Friday 28 October 2022 the Council of Ministers approved a note on the federal government's support for the candidacy of Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele (UCLouvain, Earth and Life Institute) for the IPCC chairmanship. The note was submitted by Thomas Dermine, Secretary of State for Recovery and Strategic Investments, in charge of Science Policy, and co-signed by Alexander De Croo, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, Zakia Khattabi and Hadja Lahbib.
Press Release
July 13th, 2021
Recovery and resilience plan ratified by the Council
Another step forward for the recovery plan. Download the ratified version of the recovery and resilience plan!
Press Release
July 4th, 2021
Research and Development (R&D): Belgium passes the 3% of GDP mark for the first time
According to the R&D survey carried out by the Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) among the public, private, private non-profit and education sectors, Belgium exceeds for the first time the European target of 3% of GDP invested in research and development. In 2019, the R&D-GDP expenditure ratio reaches 3,17%
Press Release
June 23rd, 2021
« The Belgians have their heads in the stars »
Call for applications from the European Space Agency (ESA): 1019 Belgians have applied!
Press Release
June 8th, 2021
Flanders wants to buy the Dynasty Palace - "The Dynasty Palace is not for sale”
State Secretary for Recovery and Strategic Investments Thomas Dermine reacts to the comments made today by the Flemish Minister of Tourism Zuhal Demir on the Bruzz website. The minister indicated her desire to buy the Dynasty Palace to make it a permanent showcase for Flemish tourism.
Press Release
May 21st, 2021
Additional Belgian contribution to the construction of the "Extremely Large Telescope"
On the proposal of State Secretary for Science Policy Thomas Dermine, the Council of Ministers agreed on an additional contribution from Belgium for the construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and the operational phase of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in the framework of the ELT.
News item
April 30th, 2021
Belgium sends recovery plan to European Commission
The federal government today gave green light to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The plan was submitted today to an electronic consultation committee and then sent to the European Commission. The Belgian economic recovery is fully in line with the transition to a sustainable and digital economy.
Press Release
April 2nd, 2021
Why not enjoy the spring holidays and (re)visit the federal museums?
The North Sea dam is likely to be very busy, the occupancy rate of gites in the Ardennes is approaching 100%, tourist stays abroad are forbidden
Press Release
March 25th, 2021
Consultation on draft recovery and resilience plan for Belgium continues
To succeed in reviving our country after the unprecedented health crisis we are experiencing, we must bring together all the forces present and converge our actions. It goes without saying that social consultation has a key role to play in this.
Press Release
March 18th, 2021
Revision of the Royal Decree for the implementation of the law on space objects
On the proposal of the Secretary of State for Science Policy Thomas Dermine, the Council of Ministers approved a draft Royal Decree that revises the Royal Decree implementing the law on space objects.
