Bars and cafés that pop up in parks in spring and summer could face closure this year due to the political deadlock in the Belgian capital, Politico reported.
More than six months after elections, Brussels still has no regional government, with parties unable to agree on forming a coalition. Since the interim government cannot issue tenders to recruit vendors, Brussels pop-up establishments risk being affected.
Outgoing Environment Minister Alain Maron said the issue should be resolved as soon as possible.
We need to do it now, otherwise it will be too late. We are going to do everything we can to ensure that they are in the parks at the end of April, beginning of May. Because it is an inexpensive policy that keeps the parks alive and creates jobs. We cannot take a policy that benefits the people of Brussels hostage under the cover of current affairs.
Wallonia and Flanders formed new governments last year. However, negotiations to establish a regional office in Brussels reached a stalemate, jeopardising funding for some city projects and local organisations.
