Interior Minister Bernard Quintin has proposed a reform to unify the police zones across Brussels, aiming to improve responsiveness and effectiveness in fighting crime.

On July 18, 2025, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved a draft law to merge the six police zones in Brussels into a single, unified command structure.

A substantial investment of €55 million over five years will support the implementation of this unified police zone, with additional incentives planned for other zones considering mergers by 2029.

To address concerns from several mayors, the draft law includes provisions for fair representation of both large and small municipalities in police staffing decisions.

The government is also working on reforms to modify the local police funding framework to tackle longstanding underfunding issues.

This new structure will feature one command center and a police college responsible for managing police resources throughout Brussels.

Part of the reform involves eliminating police councils nationwide, which is projected to save around €2 million annually.

Quintin highlighted that crime in Brussels impacts the entire country, and a unified police zone will facilitate a more coordinated and effective response to criminal activities.