Walloon Government


The Walloon Government or Government of Wallonia is the executive branch of Wallonia, and it is part of one of the six main governments of Belgium. It sits in Namur, where the Parliament of Wallonia is seated as well.

Compositions

Current composition

On 13 September 2019 it was announced that Elio Di Rupo would become the minister-president of Wallonia again for the third time, in a government lead by the PS, together with MR and Ecolo.

Composition 2017–2019

On 19 June 2017, the CDH announced it was no longer willing to govern together with the PS following several scandals in Belgian politics in which high placed members of the PS were involved typically receiving high payments for extra functions, including in Publifin and SAMU Social. On July 25, the CDH formed a new coalition together with the MR, only narrowly getting a majority, to create the first government since 1988 in which the PS was not involved. The number of ministers was reduced from eight to seven.

Composition 2014–2017

Following the 25 May 2014 election, PS and CDH parties formed a coalition.

Composition 2009–2014

Following the 7 June 2009 election, PS, Ecolo and CDH parties formed a coalition.

Composition 2004–2009

After the elections of 13 June 2004, the PS en CDH formed a coalition.