In an effort to break the deadlock, Bouchez has urged parties to respond to his proposal of including a government commissioner from the N-VA in the potential cabinet by March 30, 2025.

Concerns about the prospect of federal oversight of Brussels have surfaced, with some parties viewing it as a threat to the region's autonomy, which has been a hard-fought achievement over the past three decades.

While Socialists argue that federal oversight is impractical under current legal frameworks, some experts suggest it could still occur if Brussels' financial situation worsens significantly.

A recent meeting focused on the testimony from the director of the regional debt agency, who indicated that Brussels is not currently facing immediate cash flow issues due to effective debt management.

The possibility of forming a minority government is being taken seriously by some parties, although skepticism remains unless Ecolo can be included in the arrangement.

Frédéric De Gucht, leader of the Flemish Liberals (Open VLD), has withdrawn from coalition negotiations aimed at forming a Brussels government, insisting on the necessity of including the N-VA party.

During a meeting among the seven negotiating parties on March 28, 2025, De Gucht emphasized that Open VLD would not entertain further proposals without the N-VA, reinforcing their position of 'never without the N-VA'.

Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of the MR party, warned that if a collective agreement is not reached by March 31, 2025, he may have to consider forming a minority government, potentially replacing the PS with the Défi party.

Ahmed Laaouej, leader of the Brussels Socialists, swiftly rejected Bouchez's proposal for a government role for the N-VA, arguing that it was not a new scenario and that voters did not support the party.

Laaouej's firm stance against collaborating with the N-VA, which he announced late last year, has contributed to a potential total blockade in the ongoing Brussels negotiations, as noted by Charles Picqué from the PS.

Bouchez's public ultimatum places pressure on the PS to reconsider their position regarding the N-VA's involvement, especially since the MR's previous proposal was rejected by them.