Brussels: David Leisterh ends his attempts to form a government
It is a true political earthquake shaking the Belgian capital. David Leisterh, president of the Brussels MR, has officially announced that he is abandoning his mission as formateur for the government of the Brussels-Capital Region.
After more than 500 days of unsuccessful negotiations, the conclusion is clear: it is impossible to form a stable coalition in the current political context. This period of prolonged deadlock has weighed on Brussels institutions, which are facing significant budgetary and social challenges.
In his statement, David Leisterh emphasized that his decision is motivated by a sense of responsibility. According to him, "to govern is not to cling on, it is to act." He believes it is better to make way for other solutions rather than continuing discussions that lead to no concrete results for the citizens.
This announcement marks a major turning point for Brussels politics. Political parties will now have to reflect on a new strategy to break out of this unprecedented institutional impasse. The situation therefore remains uncertain for the future of the regional government in the coming weeks.