The Brussels government formation remains at a standstill, with Yvan Verougstraete, chairman of Les Engagés, urging liberals to drop their insistence on including the N-VA in the coalition. As the Brussels formation approaches its one-year mark on 2025-06-02 11:06:00, tensions rise between parties over how to achieve a stable Dutch-speaking majority.
- Yvan Verougstraete urges liberals to drop N-VA
- N-VA support blocks French-speaking majority formation
- Team Fouad Ahidar's conservative stance causes friction
- Coalition option with Groen, Open VLD, Vooruit proposed
- Liberals resist proposed coalition, increasing political tension
- PS seeks left-wing coalition including PTB-PVDA and Ecolo
Verougstraete’s call directly challenges the position of MR and Open VLD, whose leaders demand N-VA’s presence. However, this demand clashes with the PS veto, a crucial factor on the French-speaking side. Can the liberals reconsider their stance to break the deadlock?
With options narrowing, the question remains: what coalition can realistically unite Brussels’ diverse political landscape? The answer may lie in alternative alliances that exclude both N-VA and more conservative factions.
Why has the Brussels government formation dragged on for so long? Verougstraete highlights three Dutch-speaking majority options, but each faces significant obstacles. The N-VA option is blocked by French-speaking parties, while Team Fouad Ahidar’s conservative stance is incompatible with liberal values. This leaves a coalition proposed by Christophe De Beukelaer, yet liberals remain hesitant.
- The N-VA option is rejected by PS, Défi, and Ecolo.
- Team Fouad Ahidar’s conservative views clash with liberal and Défi positions.
- A Groen, Open VLD, Vooruit, and CD&V coalition is viable but lacks liberal support.
- PS, Ecolo, and Défi’s stance could be a game-changer if they shift views.
As new negotiations begin, will Brussels’ liberals reconsider their position to end the stalemate? The coming weeks will be critical for shaping a government that reflects the city’s diverse political fabric and meets citizens’ expectations for stability and progress.
