Transgender woman appointed as Belgium’s deputy prime minister
Petra De Sutter’s appointment ends a 16-month deadlock after an inconclusive election
02 October 2020 - 13:27
A transgender woman was sworn in as deputy prime minister in Belgium’s new government on Thursday, becoming the most senior trans-politician in Europe.
Petra De Sutter, a gynaecologist and Green party Member of the European parliament, became one of seven deputy prime ministers in Belgium’s coalition government, ending a 16-month deadlock after an inconclusive election...
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