Christophe De Beukelaer, leader of Les Engagés in Brussels, expressed relief that previous barriers are being overcome, paving the way for substantive negotiations.

Frédéric De Gucht of Open VLD indicated eagerness to proceed with negotiations and expressed willingness to seek exceptional solutions under current circumstances.

The socialists remain cautious but see the start of negotiations with the six parties, who hold a majority of 53 out of 89 seats, as a positive development, especially without the N-VA involved.

These negotiations follow a 13-month period of stalemate and are seen as a crucial move toward resolving the ongoing political crisis in the region.

Yvan Verougstraete, president of Les Engagés, welcomed the progress, noting that setting aside vetoes and exclusives allows for meaningful discussions to begin.

Elke Van den Brandt, leader of Groen in Brussels, emphasized the importance of focusing on substantive issues to address citizens' concerns as negotiations commence.

After over a year of political deadlock, negotiations involving six major parties—MR, PS, Les Engagés, Groen, Open VLD, and Vooruit—are set to begin this week to form a new Brussels government, marking a significant step forward.

The announcement was made via a statement shared by La Libre, highlighting the importance of this development in the effort to break the impasse.

While some political figures have expressed mixed feelings about Georges-Louis Bouchez, who played a key role in unblocking the talks, his involvement is viewed as a necessary step despite the political costs.

Bouchez hinted at a possible breakthrough during celebrations for the Flemish Community Day on July 11, suggesting a solution to the impasse may be near.

The negotiations exclude the N-VA, which is crucial for forming a majority in the Dutch-speaking community, as the current parties only control a slim majority in the Brussels parliament.

Some political figures have noted that Georges-Louis Bouchez’s involvement, while beneficial, came at a political cost, reflecting the complex dynamics behind the breakthrough.