Phase-out: start of phase 2 from 18 May
The National Security Council (NSC), extended with the ministers-president had a meeting today, Wednesday 13 May. On the basis of the GEES experts' report, the NSC decided to start phase 2 of the phase-out plan as from 18 May.
Answer to parliamentary questions on the National Security Council of 6 May
As part of the exit, a social contract is made with each citizen. We all have a responsibility to limit our contacts outside our circles and to ensure that safe distances are maintained. #coronavirus #exit
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.