Former Vooruit leader Conner Rousseau has declared his return to politics as the list leader for Vooruit in Flandre-Orientale.

Rousseau will compete in the upcoming elections scheduled for June 9th, with his campaign being publicly endorsed by his successor, Melissa Depraetere.

His campaign will focus on key issues such as salaries, mental health, education, and public transportation.

He has committed to engaging with constituents directly by touring Flandre-Orientale to gather their input and address their concerns.

Rousseau's re-entry into politics is expected to invigorate the Vooruit party and inject fresh momentum into the political landscape.

There is speculation that Rousseau's political adversaries may revisit and scrutinize his past statements in the forthcoming election debates.