Phase-out strategy (phase 1b, 11 May): More social contacts and shops allowed to open, subject to conditions
Today, Wednesday 6 May, the National Security Council, extended to include the Ministers-President, met to validate, complete and clarify the new phase of the phase-out strategy, phase 1b, which will start on 11 May.
A common and coordinated strategy to provide a means of protection to every citizen
Each level of government (federal, regional, community, municipal) is implementing various initiatives to provide every citizen with a standardised fabric of protection free of charge. More information :
Answer to parliamentary questions on exit strategy
There are different ways to see family and friends during this period, and there will be more during the exit. But we know very well that it's not enough. We all hope to see our family and friends again as soon as possible.
Coronavirus: Belgium has defined its exit strategy
On the basis of recommendations from the Group of Experts in charge of the Exit Strategy (GEES), the National Security Council met today, Friday 24 April, in the Egmont Palace to determine the exit strategy from the corona crisis.
Response to parliamentary questions on the National Security Council meeting concerning the exit strategy
Tomorrow the National Security Council will meet again. The objective is to propose, on the basis of the GEES recommendations, a step-by-step plan that will reduce the containment measures very gradually. A delicate exercise that can always be reversed.
Response to parliamentary questions on the decisions made by the National Security Council
This afternoon in the Chamber I received questions from all groups about the decisions of the National Security Council. Here's my answer:
Coronavirus: measures extended until 3 May with some flexibility added, but basic instructions remain unchanged – lockdown rules to be eased gradually
At its meeting this Wednesday, 15 April, the National Security Council took several decisions, which, as always, were based on the opinions of scientific experts.
Additional socio-economic and health measures in the fight against covid-19
Today, Saturday, April 11th, the Inner Cabinet, extended to include the presidents or representatives of the ten parties (N-VA, PS, MR, Ecolo, CD&V, Open VLD, sp.a, Groen, cdH, DéFI) met in a virtual meeting. The agenda included several straight-forward decisions about, among other things, powers of attorney:
Response to the questions in plenary on the COVID19 crisis and the government’s approach
The Group of Experts that prepares the Exit Strategy (GEES) now meets every weekday. Their first report is expected next Tuesday. The transition to normality will be gradual and focused on the people. That is what I said this afternoon in the Chamber.
Speech of the Prime Minister
It is the right moment to take some time with you to take stock of the situation.