Government of the German-speaking Community

The government of the German-speaking Community (German: Regierung der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft; DG-Regierung) is the executive body of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, located in the east of the province of Liège. The members are chosen by the Parliament of the German-speaking Community.

Government of the German-speaking Community
Regierung der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft
DG-Regierung
Coat of arms of the German-speaking Community of Belgium
Overview
Established31 January 1984 (1984-01-31)
CountryBelgium
PolityGerman-speaking Community of Belgium
LeaderMinister-President
Appointed byParliament of the German-speaking Community
HeadquartersHaus Grand Ry, Eupen
Websiteostbelgienlive.be

Compositions

Compositions 2024–(2029)

Following the 9 June 224 election,   ProDG (8 seats) and   PFF (3 seats) now formed a coalition with the   CSP (5 seats) instead of the PS, which moved to the opposition for the first time since 1990.

Government of the German-speaking Community - Paasch III
PartyNameFunction
ProDG Oliver PaaschMinister-President; Minister of Finance and Urban Development
CSP Jérôme FranssenMinister of Education and Employment
PFF Gregor FrechesMinister of Culture, Sport, Youth and Tourism
ProDG Lydia KlinkenbergMinister of Social Affairs

Compositions 2019–2024

Following the 26 May 2019 election,   ProDG (6 seats), the   PS (4 seats) and   PFF (3 seats) parties continued their coalition of the previous five years.

Government of the German-speaking Community - Paasch II
PartyNameFunction
ProDG Oliver PaaschMinister-President; Minister of Local Government and Finances
PS Antonios Antoniadis (politician)Vice Minister-President; Minister of Health, Social Affairs, Spatial Development and Housing
PFF Isabelle WeykmansMinister of Sport, Employment and Media
ProDG Lydia Klinkenberg (from 12 October 2020)Minister of Education and Scientific Research
ProDG Harald Mollers (until 15 September 2020)Minister of Education and Scientific Research
  • On 15 September 2020, Harald Mollers resigned from his position as Minister of Education and Scientific Research to protect his private life and family. One month later he was replaced by Lydia Klinkenberg[1]

Compositions 2014–2019

Following the 25 May 2014 election,   ProDG (6 seats), the   PS (4 seats) and   PFF (4 seats) parties formed a coalition.

Government of the German-speaking Community - Paasch I
PartyNameFunction
ProDG Oliver PaaschMinister-President; Minister of Local Government
PFF Isabelle WeykmansMinister of Culture, Media and Tourism
ProDG Harald MollersMinister of Education
PS Antonios Antoniadis (politician)Minister of Social Affairs

Compositions 2009–2014
Government of the German-speaking Community - Lambertz III
PartyNameFunction
PS Karl-Heinz LambertzMinister-President; Minister of Local Government
ProDG Oliver PaaschMinister of Education, Formation/Training and Employment
PFF Isabelle WeykmansMinister of Culture, Media and Tourism
ProDG Harald MollersMinister of Family, Public Health and Social Affairs

Compositions 2004–2009
Government of the German-speaking Community - Lambertz II
PartyNameFunction
PS Karl-Heinz LambertzMinister-President; Minister of Local Government
PFF Bernd GentgesVice-Minister-President; Minister of Formation/Training and Employment, Social Affairs and Tourism
ProDG Oliver PaaschMinister of Education and Scientific Research
PFF Isabelle WeykmansMinister of Culture, Media, Protection of Monuments, Youth and Sports

References
  1. "Lydia Klinkenberg devient ministre de l'Enseignement en Communauté germanophone" [Lydia Klinkenberg becomes Minister of Education in the German-speaking Community]. sudinfo.be (in French). 2022-10-12.


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