Eeklo city director urges minister to tighten rules on director powers amid council conflict

The general director of Eeklo, Meike Van Grembergen, who has been absent due to toxic behavior by the mayor and aldermen, is calling on the minister to tighten laws governing the powers of general directors. This highlights a broader municipal governance conflict in Belgium, where expanded director powers clash with political leaders. The outcome could set a precedent for local governance reforms.