Prolonged Brussels Executive Negotiations Persist Amid Political Complexities and Ambitions
November 21, 2024To further their negotiations, these four parties have agreed to reconvene on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
This upcoming meeting marks another step in their efforts to resolve the ongoing stalemate nearly six months after the regional elections.
Negotiations to form the future Brussels executive have been ongoing for nearly six months, yet there has been little clear progress.
The complexity of political calculations and personal ambitions has made it challenging for negotiators to establish a majority.
Despite ongoing discussions, predicting a conclusion to the negotiations remains premature due to the numerous developments since June.
The uncertainty surrounding a resolution reflects the intricate dynamics among the parties involved, including various vetoes.
Elke Van den Brandt, the outgoing Mobility Minister from Groen, is actively exploring a quadripartite coalition that would include Vooruit, Open VLD, and N-VA.
In parallel, the three French-speaking partners—MR, PS, and Les Engagés—are finalizing discussions related to the Cocof, which oversees matters for Francophones in the capital.
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