A message from Respect Brussels

On Monday June 9 at 12 pm, exactly one year after the elections, we invite everyone to gather at Place de la Bourse for a massive picknick. We are coming together out of love for our city—because we believe in its strength, in its people, in its creativity, and in its energy.

The strength of a democracy is measured by the ability of elected officials to debate—that is, to speak and to listen—and then to forge the compromises that allow them to take on the responsibilities they were entrusted with.

We have one simple demand: that our elected officials form a majority capable of addressing the challenges facing the Brussels-Capital Region—unfinished public works, rising violence, cleanliness, housing, employment, exploding debt... There is not a minute to lose. Get to work!

June 9 marks a disgraceful anniversary. This day symbolizes a full year of irresponsible political stagnation and a blatant erosion of our democratic system. Enough is enough!

No vision. No accountability. Instead of benefitting from effective governance, we are witnessing the tragic spectacle of collective political failure. By failing to form a government, our elected representatives make it clear: the current structure must be reformed—for greater efficiency and a streamlined political system that unites our city’s stakeholders and makes it stronger. With courage and respect, let us begin this deep reform of Brussels’ political structures. But this does not exempt our elected officials from making the democratic effort—starting now.

For respect.
For Brussels.