PM of Belgium

World Affairs

Bart De Wever, a Flemish nationalist, has officially taken office as Belgium's new Prime Minister.

About Bart De Wever

Birth: 21^st December 1970, Mortsel, Belgium.
Early Career: Worked as a research assistant before joining politics.
Political Role: Became leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) in 2004.
Key Achievements: Transformed N-VA into a major political party advocating for Flemish autonomy.
Leadership: Served as Mayor of Antwerp (2013-2025).

Location: Northwestern Europe, bordered by France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Capital: Brussels (also the headquarters of the EU and NATO).
Currency: Euro (€).
Official Languages: Dutch, French, and German.
Regions: Divided into three regions:
- Flanders (Dutch-speaking)
- Wallonia (French-speaking)
- Brussels-Capital Region (bilingual)
Government: Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
Monarch: King Philippe (since 2013).
Economy: Known for its advanced economy with industries like steel, chemicals, electronics, and chocolate manufacturing.
It is a key founding member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).