Belgium has a new prime minister, Bart De Wever, who aims to give more autonomy to Flanders. The coalition government includes a mix of parties from both Dutch-speaking Flanders and francophone Wallonia.
Key Points
Belgium's new prime minister aims to give more autonomy to Flanders
Coalition government includes a mix of parties from Flanders and Wallonia
Efforts to implement strict migration policy and tackle the nation's debt-burdened budget
Pros
Potential for finding a renewed balance between Dutch-speaking Flanders, francophone Wallonia, and multilingual Brussels
Efforts to clean up the budget, implement fair social policies, reward work, and invest in safety
Cons
Gender imbalance in the government with only three women on the team of 15