Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: Olivier Maingain Maintains Control Despite Setbacks
Current Political Landscape in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Olivier Maingain has managed to hold onto his majority in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, winning 21 out of 37 seats despite a notable drop in voter support. His party, despite securing 45.5% of the votes, experienced a 13.9% decline since the 2018 elections.
- The MR party gained significant traction with 20.2% of the votes, marking an increase of 9.1%.
- Engagés also saw improvement, capturing 12.4%, up by 4.8%.
- On the other hand, Ecolo experienced losses, dropping to 12.1%, a decline of 4.7%.
Despite the overall drop in votes, Maingain's majority remains intact in terms of seats. He considers this a remontada in relation to Défi's past electoral performances. "Voters have prioritized local governance over political alignment," he stated.
Future Coalition Strategies
The mayor aims to negotiate a coalition either with MR+ or Engagés to solidify his position as he moves forward. These negotiations are crucial as he seeks to enhance his political strategy going into the next term.
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