The future of the Molenbeek 2030 project faces uncertainty amid political tensions in Brussels. The stalled formation of a full Brussels government has made it nearly impossible to draft a solid plan crucial for the bid to become the European Capital of Culture. On 2025-06-21 13:28:00, the Brussels Parliament passed a resolution urging the outgoing government to allocate necessary funds to support Molenbeek’s candidacy.
- Brussels Parliament urges funding for Molenbeek 2030
- Open VLD and MR threaten to withdraw support
- Political unity fractures over PVDA collaboration
- PVDA retracts signature but supports resolution
- MR demands project control by Brussels Region
- Resolution vote scheduled for upcoming Friday session
However, cracks in political unity are emerging. Major parties like Open VLD and MR have threatened to withdraw their support over alliances with PVDA, which complicates the consensus needed to move forward. With the upcoming vote on the resolution, the question remains: can Brussels overcome political divides to back Molenbeek 2030? This leads US to the core update on the situation.
Why is political unity so fragile around Molenbeek 2030? The situation highlights deeper tensions in Brussels politics:
- Open VLD and MR refuse to support resolutions involving PVDA due to ideological differences.
- PVDA withdrew its signature but still supports the resolution’s content.
- MR insists the regional government should lead the project, not the municipality where PVDA holds a majority.
- The Brussels Parliament’s vote on the resolution will test if political interests can be set aside for cultural progress.
As the vote approaches, stakeholders must ask: Will Brussels prioritise political games or cultural advancement? The outcome will shape Molenbeek’s future and Brussels’ reputation as a cultural hub. Continued dialogue and compromise are essential to secure the funding and leadership needed for Molenbeek 2030’s success.
