Members of the same family in a government: Is it possible?

In a government, could we have two members of the same family?

In different municipalities, two members of the same family were both elected last Sunday but, as provided by law, only one of the two will have the right to sit. And in a government, could we have two members of the same family?

Yes, whether in a federal or regional government. Same thing for parliaments. This is only not possible at the municipal council level.

Indeed, under the Code of local democracy and decentralization, municipal councilors cannot be relatives or allies until 2^e degree inclusive, therefore brother and sister, parents and children, nor be united by the bonds of marriage or legal cohabitants.

A provision that dates back to the French Revolution. According to the lawyer specializing in political dynasties Jérémie Tojerow: “it was established at that time to break the mechanisms of the old regime in the hands of a few families.”

It was transposed in Belgium, when our country was under French domination. And since then, it hasn’t changed.

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