Brussels, February 21, 2025 – Eight months after the elections, Brussels still has no government. The formateur’s mandate could end this Friday at 5 pm. And then what? Brussels employee and business representatives are united in calling on the political parties to assume their responsibilities and avoid a deadlock with far-reaching consequences.
Brussels is going through a critical period. With the Region facing multiple challenges - particularly following the decisions of the new federal government - there is an urgent need to act, to move away from political battles. We expect our political representatives to adopt a responsible and constructive approach in the interests of and with respect for those who live, work and do business in Brussels.
Our commitment to Brussels, combined with the urgent need for a government, compels us to act together and mobilise all forces to bring political parties to their senses and shape the future of Brussels.
The absence of a regional government is a legitimate source of concern for the citizens, workers and businesses of Brussels. Every day without a government worsens an already worrying situation. The next government will have to face major challenges:
- A democratic and institutional crisis at a time when the fight against populism is already a daily battle. Moreover, Brussels' management autonomy is in danger. As a national, European and international capital, Brussels risks being placed under tutelage if it does not take its destiny in hand.
- A socio-economic and financial crisis that is weakening the Region and its institutions. Every day without a government prevents necessary action to address growing social, economic, and budgetary consequences. We will also have to devise measures to meet the new challenges that will arise from the policies planned by the Federal Government - without improvising or rushing into things. fixes.
- A major safety issue and growing societal challenges: The safety, peace and well-being of the people of Brussels must remain an absolute priority. Brussels needs a fully-fledged government to coordinate prevention and security measures and to respond to the changing needs of society in the Region.
Inaction is no longer an option. There is a 'government fatigue' in Brussels.
We call on Brussels politicians from all democratic parties to wake up and assume their responsibilities. We call on them to stop behaving like politicians and start behaving like statesmen and women, ready to take on the challenges facing the people of Brussels.
Our Region deserves better than a doomed status quo. Brussels must become a hub of attractiveness, economic development, full employment, and social justice, where quality of life comes first. The next government will either be a collective success or it won't. To achieve this, we need shared values, ambition, solid alliances and the will to overcome political divisions.
Brussels deserves a bright future. Let’s build it together. The social partners are ready.
Beci, FGTB Bruxelles, CSC Bruxelles, CGSLB Bruxelles, BRUXEO, UCM, and UNIZO Brussel.
Press contacts:
For Beci: Maïlys Charlier Zenari
+32 484 86 28 06
mcz@beci.be
For FGTB Bruxelles: Annaïk de Voghel
+32 472 71 99 31
annaik.devoghel@fgtb.be
For CSC Bruxelles: Benoît Dassy
+32 498 51 89 15
benoit.dassy@acv-csc.be
For CGSLB Bruxelles: Michael Dufrane
+32 475 74 00 41
michael.dufrane@cgslb.be
For BRUXEO: Bruno Gérard
+32 474 39 13 25
bruno.gerard@bruxeo.be
For UCM: Isabelle Morgante
+32 471 88 61 46
isabelle.morgante@ucm.be
For UNIZO Brussel: Julie Huntz
+32 477 95 26 70
julie.huntz@unizo.be