Alexander De Croo

Alexander De Croo became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Pensions in the Di Rupo government. He later served as Minister of Development Cooperation and Minister of Finance, gaining experience in coalition governance.

De Croo became Prime Minister of Belgium, leading a seven-party coalition government. His appointment ended a 16-month political deadlock after the 2019 elections, with a focus on COVID-19 recovery and economic reforms.

De Croo's government managed the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, vaccination rollout, and economic support. Belgium faced high infection rates and criticism over hospital capacity, but the vaccination campaign eventually reached high coverage.

De Croo hosted the NATO summit in Brussels, where leaders discussed defense spending, Afghanistan withdrawal, and relations with Russia. The summit reaffirmed NATO's collective defense commitments.

De Croo's government responded to the energy crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, implementing price caps and subsidies for households. Belgium also faced high inflation, leading to social unrest and strikes.