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Elections in Belgium
federation
Elections in Belgium: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Bart De Wever; the system of government is federation.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Bart De Wever live
Head of government - New Flemish Alliance
In office since
3 February 2025
Party
New Flemish Alliance
Head of state
Philippe of Belgium
Region
Europe
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Next election
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Government
federation
Capital
Brussels
Population
11 825 551
Country facts
Legislature
Belgian Federal Parliament
Established
1830
Currency
euro
Official language
French
Capital
Brussels
Region
Europe
Area
30,688 km2
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Election history
9 June 2024parliamentary
Belgian federal election
26 May 2019parliamentary
Belgian federal election
turnout 88.4%
25 May 2014parliamentary
Belgian federal election
turnout 89.4%
13 June 2010parliamentary
Belgian Chamber of Representatives election
turnout 89.2%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Alexander De Croo Bart De Wever
peaceful - no coup recorded
2020 - Sophie Wilmès Alexander De Croo
peaceful - no coup recorded
2019 - Charles Michel Sophie Wilmès
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Belgium?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Belgium?
The head of government is Bart De Wever (New Flemish Alliance).
When was the last election in Belgium?
The most recent was the Belgian federal election on 9 June 2024.
What type of government does Belgium have?
Belgium is a federation.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.