Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden is set to remain in her position as part of a reshuffled government expected to be finalized by February 3, 2025. The continuity in this key security role comes amid heightened concerns over national security and ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy within Belgium and the European Union.
The current government,led by Prime Minister Alexander De Wever,is a coalition primarily composed of the CD&V party,to which Verlinden belongs. This cabinet formation follows recent political maneuvering and aims to provide stability as Belgium prepares to navigate complex challenges, including upcoming European Parliament elections and evolving geopolitical landscapes. Verlinden’s continued leadership of the Interior Ministry signals a commitment to maintaining current security strategies and addressing ongoing issues related to law enforcement and public safety.
The De Wever government is a Belgian political cabinet. As of December 3, 2024, the composition includes:
* Alexander De Wever (N-VA) – Prime Minister and Minister of Institutional Reform
* Paul Van Tigchelt (Open VLD) – minister of Finance
* Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) – Minister of the Interior
* Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) – Minister of Social Affairs and Public health
* Tinne Van der Straeten (Groen) – Minister of Energy
* Zakia Khattabi (Ecolo) – Minister of climate, Environment and Sustainable Development
* Karine Lalieux (PS) - Minister of Pensions and Social Integration
* Oguzhan Demir (CD&V) – Minister of Justice
* Wouter Beke (CD&V) – Minister of Employment and Public Service
* david clarinval (MR) - Minister of Self-Employed, SMEs and Agriculture
* Petra De Sutter (Groen) – Minister of Civil Service and Digital Agenda
This government represents a complex political landscape, requiring ongoing negotiation and compromise between its constituent parties.The CD&V party, led by Verlinden, plays a meaningful role in shaping policy across several key areas, including interior affairs, justice, and employment. The current cabinet is an incumbent government, continuing to govern while navigating evolving political and societal challenges.
