This upcoming parliamentary session is viewed as a crucial opportunity to revive the institution, restore financial order, and work towards forming a new government.

In Brussels, the leader of the Francophone Socialist Party, Ahmed Laaouej, announced plans to pass a resolution empowering the caretaker government to manage the 2026 budget, aiming to build a coalition of willing parties around shared priorities.

Laaouej is optimistic about securing support from parties including MR, Engagés, Groen, Vooruit, and CD&V, noting that only a simple majority is needed for budget approval, and hoping Open VLD might shift its stance despite current disinterest.

Meanwhile, citizens plan to protest by greeting Brussels deputies with bouquets of wilted flowers, highlighting public discontent.

He criticized the Flemish liberals for refusing to negotiate without N-VA, accusing them of obstructing democracy and ignoring the will of Brussels citizens, especially given N-VA's poor electoral performance.

Laaouej also mentioned that Christophe De Beukelaer, a political figure planning to leave politics, could influence ongoing negotiations in Brussels.