Sophie Wilmes becomes first female Prime Minister of Belgium
(VOVWORLD) - Belgian Budget Minister Sophie Wilmes has been chosen as the country's new caretaker prime minister -- a first for a woman, said the current premier Charles Michel who is set to take over as European Council President on December 1.
 Sophie Wilmes is chosen as the first female Prime Minister of Belgium |
The 44-year-old Wilmes still has to be sworn in by King Philippe. Wilmes, who is seen as an ally of Michel's and was first elected to parliament in 2014, was chosen by a ministerial committee. Belgium has a reputation for political crises. In 2010-2011 it was without a government for a record of 541 days.