The Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation paid tribute this Wednesday, October 21, to Pierre Hazette, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Pierre Hazette served as Minister of Secondary and Special Education (MR) between 1999 and 2004. He was also a Member of Parliament in the Chamber, then a Walloon and French Community Parliamentarian (1988-1999), serving as its first Vice-President from 1989 to 1992. He had previously been a municipal councilor in Braives before becoming its alderman for Education.
Before his political career, Mr. Hazette taught Latin-Greek at the athénées of Andenne, Huy, and Waremme. His dedication to education remained a constant throughout his career. In June 2004, he retired from politics to become the General Delegate of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Senegal until 2008. He subsequently devoted a significant part of his life to writing.
During the plenary session, the Parliament's president, Mr. Benoit Dispa, praised the deceased's commitment to public service. The Parliament extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
