Flemish government

The Flemish Government is the executive branch responsible for administering public policy, education, healthcare, and economic affairs for the Flemish Community and Region, based in Brussels, Belgium. Operating across a jurisdiction of 13,522 square kilometers, the regional authority provides public services to approximately 6.6 million residents through a structured network of 13 policy departments and various specialized agencies. The administration is led by a cabinet of up to 11 ministers who manage publicly funded budgets derived from regional taxes and federal allocations. Throughout its history, the political landscape shaping the executive body has featured prominent figures and entities such as current Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and the N-VA party. Operating as a distinct regional authority within the broader Belgian federal system, the organization was originally established in December 1981.