The MR party is driving efforts to form a new Brussels government by July, with David Leisterh as minister-president. On 2025-06-05 17:43:00, MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez announced plans to bring all democratic formations together to refine their proposed government text and finally establish a functioning administration in the Brussels-Capital Region.
- MR organizes meeting to finalize government text
- Bouchez expects Brussels government by early July
- PS excluded, pursuing separate initiative
- Leisterh optimistic about majority government prospects
- N-VA invited despite Francophone resistance
- Coalition partners want to negotiate MR's proposal
While some parties like Vlaams Belang, PVDA, and Team Fouad Ahidar are excluded from talks, even the PS is not invited due to its separate initiative and refusal to engage with MR’s 80-page proposal. Despite this, MR remains optimistic about reaching a coalition agreement soon, with key players such as Les Engagés and Groen willing to negotiate.
With N-VA’s positive response and calls from Open VLD for their inclusion, will Brussels see a majority government bridging linguistic divides? The upcoming negotiations promise to clarify this, as MR pushes for a focus on content over party lines.
Is a stable Brussels government within reach, given the political complexities? MR’s approach highlights pragmatic coalition-building amid resistance. Key points to consider:
- MR’s willingness to negotiate with multiple parties, excluding only a few.
- PS’s decision to not engage with MR’s detailed proposal complicates consensus.
- N-VA’s inclusion is controversial but backed by some Flemish parties.
- Optimism remains for a majority government by early July.
As negotiations unfold, Belgian voters and stakeholders should watch closely: will compromise prevail to deliver effective leadership for Brussels, or will divisions deepen? The coming weeks will be decisive for the region’s future.
