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Elke Van den Brandt

Minister for Mobility, Public Works and Road Safety within the government of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium

Since 2019, Elke Van den Brandt has served as Minister for Mobility, Public Works and Road Safety within the government of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. She also oversees social inclusion and health within the Joint Community Commission (COCOM). As a member of the green party Groen (formerly Agalev), she was elected to the Brussels Parliament in 2009 and later became a member of the Flemish Parliament. She is an expert in urban issues such as air pollution, traffic congestion and road safety.

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Van den Brandt Elke, Minister for Mobility, Public Works and Road Safety within the government of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium

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What encourages people to choose public transportation over private cars?