The organisation of a citizen consultation committee on mobility in Brussels has been paused, as announced by parliamentary president Rachid Mampaka on 2025-07-03 09:07:00. This delay stems from the lack of a new majority following the June 2024 elections, which has prevented the appointment of the four members of the supervisory committee. Despite this setback, the citizen initiative on mobility remains active and recognised by the Brussels Parliament.
- Organisatie overlegcommissie mobiliteit tijdelijk gepauzeerd
- Parlement verklaart burgervoorstel mobiliteit ontvankelijk
- Versnelde procedure voor begeleidingscomité experts gestart
- Budget tussen 90.000 en 150.000 euro vereist
- G1000 verzamelt snel 1.000 handtekeningen
- Parlement stimuleert burgerparticipatie en democratievernieuwing
Lotte Stoops, the parliament’s vice-chair and a member of Groen, confirmed that the mobility proposal was declared valid and admissible by the extended bureau. This decision allows the accelerated start of the expert supervisory committee’s procedure. The parliament aims to decide in October which citizen initiative will be addressed in a consultation committee, keeping citizen participation at the heart of Brussels’ democratic process.
With citizen involvement gaining momentum, what does this mean for Brussels’ future mobility policies? And how will funding challenges be tackled to support these democratic innovations?
Why the pause, and what’s next? The delay highlights the complexities of political transitions in Brussels. Key points include:
- The required budget for the consultation ranges between €90,000 and €150,000, with funds already reserved by the parliament.
- The Brussels government must have full authority to allocate these financial resources effectively.
- Other citizen proposals on cleanliness and institutional reform are still gathering signatures, showing growing civic engagement.
- Brussels is actively refreshing its democracy by integrating citizens alongside representative structures, not replacing them.
Looking ahead, Brussels must overcome political hurdles to fully empower citizen initiatives on mobility and beyond. Will the parliament seize this opportunity to strengthen participatory democracy? Brussels residents are encouraged to stay engaged and support these transformative efforts.
