Magda De Galan
Encyclopedia
Magdalena C.A.M. De Galan (Saint-Gilles
, 13 September 1946) is a Belgian politician from the Socialist Party
. She is the current mayor
in Forest
and a member of Brussels Parliament
.
Saint-Gilles, Belgium
Saint-Gilles or Sint-Gillis is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Saint-Gilles has a multicultural identity stemming from its diverse population...
, 13 September 1946) is a Belgian politician from the Socialist Party
Socialist Party (francophone Belgium)
The Socialist Party is a Francophone social-democratic political party in Belgium. As of the 2010 elections, it is the second largest party in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and the largest Francophone party...
. She is the current mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
in Forest
Forest, Belgium
Forest or Vorst is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.The town is commonly known for its concert hall...
and a member of Brussels Parliament
Brussels Parliament
The Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region , is the governing body of the Brussels-Capital Region, one of the three regions of Belgium...
.
Political career
- Minister of Health and Social Affairs for the government of the French CommunityGovernment of the French CommunityThe Cabinet of the French Community of Belgium is the executive branch of the French Community of Belgium, and it sits in Brussels. It consists of a number of ministers chosen by the Parliament of the French Community and is headed by a Minister-President....
(1992–1994) - Minister for Social Affairs (1994–1999)
- Mayor in Forest (1999-2001 & 2007-...)