Sophie Wilmes took office as the first female PM of Belgium

Sophie Wilmes took office as the first female PM of Belgium

Former Belgian Budget Minister Sophie Wilmes has taken office as the first female Prime Minister in the country's 189-year history. She was named as the head of the country’s next caretaker government. She was sworn in by King Philippe. She succeeded in the liberal leader Charles Michel. She will become the president of the European Council on 1 December. Her role has been described as a poisoned chalice, as linguistically divided parties struggle to form a government. Sophie Wilmes: Sophie Wilmes was named the King as the caretaker prime minister. She is an ally of Michel. In 2014, she was first elected to parliament. She was chosen by a ministerial committee. Belgium has a reputation for political crises. In 2010-2011 it was without a government for 541 days a record