The Brussels government formation remains at a standstill as Yvan Verougstraete, chairman of Les Engagés, urges Brussels liberals to drop their insistence on including the N-VA in the coalition. As the Brussels formation nears its first anniversary on 2025-06-02 00:32:00, tensions rise between political factions, complicating efforts to establish a stable administration.
- Yvan Verougstraete urges liberals to drop N-VA
- N-VA support blocks Francophone majority formation
- Team Fouad Ahidar's conservative stance hinders coalition
- Proposed coalition includes Groen, Open VLD, Vooruit, CD&V
- Liberals urged to accept alternative coalition option
- PS seeks left-wing coalition with PTB and Ecolo
Verougstraete’s call challenges the position of MR and Open VLD, who, led by Frédéric De Gucht, have so far insisted that any Brussels government must include the N-VA. However, this demand faces a firm veto from the PS, crucial for the French-speaking side, leaving the formation deadlocked. What options remain for a Dutch-speaking majority in Brussels, and can the liberals shift their stance?
With fresh negotiations set to begin, the question is whether Brussels parties can overcome these divisions or if the stalemate will persist. The next steps in this political puzzle could redefine Brussels’ governance landscape.
Why has the Brussels formation stalled for so long? Verougstraete highlights three possible Dutch-speaking coalitions, but each faces significant hurdles:
- The N-VA option is blocked by PS, Ecolo, and Défi’s refusal to cooperate.
- Team Fouad Ahidar’s conservative stance clashes with liberal and Défi values.
- The alternative coalition of Groen, Open VLD, Vooruit, and CD&V is rejected by liberals.
Can the liberal parties accept a coalition without the N-VA to avoid empowering PTB or Team Fouad Ahidar? Or will ideological divides continue to prevent progress?
As negotiations resume, all eyes are on Brussels’ political leaders to find common ground. Will the liberals reconsider their position to break the deadlock, or will the stalemate drag on? Brussels’ future government depends on their next moves.
