How to read this site
This guide explains how to interpret the information presented on Brussels Governance Monitor. No prior political knowledge is required.
Issue statuses
Each domain card displays a status reflecting its current state:
This issue cannot move forward without a new government. A political decision is legally required and no one has the authority to take it under caretaker government.
This issue has fallen behind its official schedule. Deadlines have been missed or decisions postponed.
This issue is progressing normally within the current framework. Existing mechanisms are functioning without new political intervention.
This issue is concluded. An official decision has been taken and the identified problem has been addressed.
Confidence levels
Every piece of data we publish carries a confidence level indicating where it comes from:
Official source
The information comes from an official document (ordinance, parliamentary report, public statistics). This is the most reliable level.
BGM estimate
The information is calculated by BGM from public data, using a documented methodology. The margin of error is indicated when significant.
Unconfirmed
The information comes solely from press sources and has not yet been confirmed by an official document. It may evolve.
Understanding the cards
Each domain card presents:
- A colour-coded status (blocked, delayed, ongoing, resolved) — see above
- Key figures — essential data with their source
- A factual analysis — what is concretely happening, without opinion
- Sources — with direct links to original documents
- A periodic verification — indicating when the card was last verified
Easy read
Some cards offer an 'In brief' summary in simplified language (B1 level). This summary does not replace the full card but provides a quick initial understanding.
The timeline
The timeline traces the official events of the Brussels government formation, in order. Each event is dated and sourced.
Going further
Last updated: 2026-02-08