Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 6 Brussels parties, PS, PVDA, Ecolo, Groen, Team Fouad Ahidar, and Vooruit, met to discuss forming a government. Fouad Ahidar stressed focusing on people, not just the majority. Talks depend on the French-Dutch agreement.
As VRT News reported, last night, May 27, 2025, 6 political parties in Brussels met to talk about forming a new government. The parties were PS, PVDA, Ecolo, Groen, Team Fouad Ahidar, and Vooruit. The meeting was described as calm and cooperative. This was the first time these parties had met together after individual talks.
Fouad Ahidar, from Team Fouad Ahidar, was glad to be invited. He mentioned that this meeting showed a new interest in working together, even with parties that don’t usually work together. He said that it shows how complicated politics in Brussels are and how important it is to talk to each other to form a government.
“Suddenly, you are sitting with 6 parties, with a majority in both language groups, who say, ‘Why not, we can perhaps start discussing’ ”
Officials said.
How are Brussels’ political parties addressing budget concerns while prioritising social needs?
The meeting went beyond just talking about who might work together. They discussed important policies, they’re serious about the problems in Brussels. Everyone got a paper with the main priorities and a budget plan to find savings over 5 years. The main topic was how to be responsible with money while still helping people.
The parties agreed it was important to protect people’s money while finding ways to be more efficient. They want to avoid affecting people’s daily lives. Officials mentioned that overall, the meeting was a big step in creating a government that works together and cares about the people, highlighting the complicated but promising political talks in Brussels.
Brussels’ politics are still uncertain as parties try to form a new government. They are currently asking their supporters if they want to start real talks about what the government will focus on. A major politician, Ahidar, believes it will become clear next week if formal talks can begin.
He mentioned that this is difficult because Brussels needs both French and Dutch speakers to agree before any deal can be made. Until this agreement happens, the talks are stuck, which is slowing down solutions to important social and governance issues.
The MR party, under the leadership of Georges-Louis Bouchez and Brussels Chairman David Leister, is trying to solve the current political issues by creating a new plan. This plan is expected to be presented to the Brussels Parliament soon, though the specifics have not been revealed yet. Other politicians, including Ahidar, are open to considering the plan if it is beneficial and addresses the needs of the people, but they have concerns about the MR party’s approach.
Ahidar questions why the MR party chose to make the plan public so quickly, rather than first exploring potential alliances privately. The PS party quickly called a meeting, showing the urgency to move beyond political arguments and focus on real problems like safety, cleanliness, and the rising cost of living in Brussels.
Ahidar also does not want to join the majority at all costs.
“I want a solution for the people of Brussels. And if we can support tomorrow from the opposition, then I will do that. I want to help build a positive project.”
