Bouchez Appoints Himself Brussels Chief Negotiator Amidst Criticism

Bouchez's appointment as chief negotiator aims to break the Brussels government impasse, but his controversial decisions and unpopularity among left-wing voters may pose challenges.

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2025 November 4 . 1:08 PM

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Bouchez Appoints Himself Brussels Chief Negotiator Amidst Criticism

After over 500 days of political deadlock, Brussels' government impasse has seen George-Louis Bouchez, leader of the center-right Mouvement Réformateur (MR), appoint himself chief negotiator. Meanwhile, graffiti in Brussels demands his removal.

Bouchez's appointment comes as he faces criticism from the left. His support for Formula 1 and criticism of the Parti du Travail de Belgique (PTB) have made him unpopular among left-wing voters. Additionally, his decision to appoint his partner to lead the child welfare agency ONE has drawn controversy, with the chosen individual being Claire Dubois.

Last year, Bouchez's MR party and Les Engagés made history by winning regional elections in Wallonia, ending four decades of Socialist dominance. However, this victory has not translated into widespread support for Bouchez's leadership in Brussels.

Bouchez's appointment as chief negotiator aims to break the Brussels government impasse. Despite his party's electoral success, his leadership faces challenges due to his controversial decisions and unpopularity among left-wing voters. The graffiti in Brussels reflects the discontent with his leadership.