Prime Minister of Belgium (2024): Alexander De Croo

As of 2024, Alexander De Croo (Open Vld, Flemish Liberals) has served as Prime Minister of Belgium since 1 October 2020, leading a seven-party "Vivaldi" coalition (Liberals, Socialists, Greens, Christian Democrats — both Flemish & Francophone).

Key Facts

• Born: 3 November 1975 (Vilvoorde).
• Previous roles: Deputy PM, Minister of Finance (2018–20), Minister of Development Cooperation (2012–18).
• Government: De Croo I (2020–present) — survived COVID, energy crisis, linguistic tensions.
• Next election: Federal elections due **June 2024** (same day as EU Parliament elections). Coalition may change after.

Belgian Executive Structure

• King (Philippe): Ceremonial head of state; appoints PM.
• Prime Minister: Head of government; chairs Council of Ministers; sets agenda.
• Deputy PMs: One per coalition party (currently 6).
• Regional PMs: Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels-Capital, German-speaking Community — separate executives.

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