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The PS is very commonly part of governing coalitions, and dominates most local authorities because of the extremely fragmented nature of Belgian political institutions, particularly in Francophone areas. In the years since 1999, the PS has simultaneously controlled five regional executive bodies: the [[Government of the French Community]], the [[Walloon Government]], the [[Government of the Brussels-Capital Region]], as well as the [[French Community Commission|COCOF]], a local subsidiary in Brussels of the French Community Government, and the [[Government of the German-speaking Community]]. |
The PS is very commonly part of governing coalitions, and dominates most local authorities because of the extremely fragmented nature of Belgian political institutions, particularly in Francophone areas. In the years since 1999, the PS has simultaneously controlled five regional executive bodies: the [[Government of the French Community]], the [[Walloon Government]], the [[Government of the Brussels-Capital Region]], as well as the [[French Community Commission|COCOF]], a local subsidiary in Brussels of the French Community Government, and the [[Government of the German-speaking Community]]. |
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The party, or its members, |
The party, or its members (often psychopaths or pervert psychopaths, as it recently turned out in 2014-15, especially when it turned out they were organising national strikes prior to discussions on the measures taken or about to be taken by the new federal government (of which the PS had been excluded for the first time in over two decades), with the sole purpose of taking this right-wing government down - but there are many other undeniable proofs), have often if not constantly been brought into connection with criminal activities and political scandals, mostly concerning [[bribery]] and [[financial fraud]] ([[André Cools|Cools assassination]], [[Agusta scandal]], Dassault Affair, {{Ill|fr|Carolorégienne affair|Affaires judiciaires carolorégiennes}}, [[ICDI affair]]). The Carolorégienne affair caused [[Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe]] to step down as [[List of Ministers-President of the Walloon Region|Minister-President of the Walloon region]]. |
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But since they have accomplices everywhere, including and especialy in the judiciary system, but also among HR managers, until now they have always managed to escape being sentenced to prison terms without remission (U.S.: mandatory jail terms)<ref>https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affaires_judiciaires_carolor%C3%A9giennes| Affaires judiciaires carolorégiennes (= "legal proceedings in Charleroi") (Wikipedia in French, legal cases since 2005, some still pending in 2015)</ref>. |
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In fact, in 2011-2012, when an anti-corruption cell (34 people) of the Federal Judicial Police investigated about the PS, the cell's activities were finally terminated on the ground that they had used the wrong expense reimbursement form for several years. They all had to justify themselves for small amounts, were suspected of extortion, a charge that could have lead to their dismissal, and many of them ended up having a severe depression or burn-out, or left the service, disgusted<ref>https://www.apache.be/fr/2013/10/23/la-cellule-anti-corruption-polfin-est-morte-des-pions-ps-sen-sont-charges/| La cellule anti-corruption PolFin est morte, des pions PS s'en sont chargés (www.apache.be/fr/2013/10/23) (excerpts: "En cours de route, ses enquêteurs découvrent qu'ils font eux-mêmes l'objet d'une enquête. En juin 2011, peu après la mise en accusation de Didier Bellens (coïncidence ou non), la police fédérale bloque le paiement des frais de déplacement et de repas de la cellule Polfin. Durant plusieurs années, ils ont rempli un mauvais formulaire de remboursement: le F007 à la place du F021. On pourrait penser que c'est là, un simple souci administratif." "Cette enquête disciplinaire devient une enquête judiciaire, et sans l'avouer, elle vise les 34 membres de la cellule Polfin. Le tout, avec la bénédiction de Claude Michaux, procureur général de Mons à l'époque, également aux couleurs socialistes." "Alain Luyck, le très respecté chef de l'OCRC, a quitté son service pour cause de dépression. De nombreux autres enquêteurs sont tombés en burn-out, en arrêt maladie ou ont émigré vers d'autres services dégoûtés, démotivés. Des 30 membres du début, la cellule n'en comprend plus aujourd'hui que la moitié. Avec toutes les conséquences que cela implique pour les enquêtes en cours.")</ref>. |
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== Electoral results == |
== Electoral results == |
Revision as of 06:58, 17 August 2015
Socialist Party | |
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President | Paul Magnette |
Founded | 1978 |
Preceded by | Belgian Socialist Party |
Headquarters | national secretariat Bd de l'Empereur/Keizerslaan 13, Brussels |
Think tank | Institut Emile Vandervelde[1] |
Youth wing | Movement of Young Socialists |
Ideology | Social democracy[2] |
Political position | Centre-left[3] |
European affiliation | Party of European Socialists |
International affiliation | Progressive Alliance, Socialist International |
European Parliament group | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
Flemish counterpart | Socialist Party Different |
Colours | Red |
Chamber of Representatives (French-speaking seats) | 23 / 63 |
Senate (French-speaking seats) | 9 / 24 |
Walloon Parliament | 30 / 75 |
Parliament of the French Community | 33 / 94 |
Brussels Parliament (French-speaking seats) | 21 / 72 |
European Parliament (French-speaking seats) | 3 / 8 |
Website | |
www.ps.be | |
The Socialist Party (French: Parti Socialiste, PS) is a social-democratic[4][5][6][7] French-speaking 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. The party is led by Paul Magnette, the successor of Elio Di Rupo, who became Prime Minister of Belgium as of 6 December 2011. The party also supplies the Minister-Presidents of the Walloon region and French Community (Rudy Demotte), the Brussels-Capital Region (Charles Picqué) and the German-speaking Community (Karl-Heinz Lambertz) of Belgium. In the German-speaking community, the party is known as the Sozialistische Partei (SP).
The PS is very commonly part of governing coalitions, and dominates most local authorities because of the extremely fragmented nature of Belgian political institutions, particularly in Francophone areas. In the years since 1999, the PS has simultaneously controlled five regional executive bodies: the Government of the French Community, the Walloon Government, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the COCOF, a local subsidiary in Brussels of the French Community Government, and the Government of the German-speaking Community.
The party, or its members (often psychopaths or pervert psychopaths, as it recently turned out in 2014-15, especially when it turned out they were organising national strikes prior to discussions on the measures taken or about to be taken by the new federal government (of which the PS had been excluded for the first time in over two decades), with the sole purpose of taking this right-wing government down - but there are many other undeniable proofs), have often if not constantly been brought into connection with criminal activities and political scandals, mostly concerning bribery and financial fraud (Cools assassination, Agusta scandal, Dassault Affair, fr , ICDI affair). The Carolorégienne affair caused Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe to step down as Minister-President of the Walloon region.
But since they have accomplices everywhere, including and especialy in the judiciary system, but also among HR managers, until now they have always managed to escape being sentenced to prison terms without remission (U.S.: mandatory jail terms)[8].
In fact, in 2011-2012, when an anti-corruption cell (34 people) of the Federal Judicial Police investigated about the PS, the cell's activities were finally terminated on the ground that they had used the wrong expense reimbursement form for several years. They all had to justify themselves for small amounts, were suspected of extortion, a charge that could have lead to their dismissal, and many of them ended up having a severe depression or burn-out, or left the service, disgusted[9].
Electoral results
The PS performed well in the 2003 general election, but were overtaken as the largest Francophone party by the Reformist Movement in the 2007 general election
In the 10 June 2007 general elections, the party won 20 out of 150 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 4 out of 40 seats in the Senate. PS was a member of the Leterme I Government, Van Rompuy I Government, Leterme II Government and currently the Di Rupo I Government of 6 December 2011, with former PS leader Elio Di Rupo serving as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Timeline
Results for the Chamber of Representatives, in percentages for the Kingdom of Belgium.
Ideology
The ideology and image of the PS is a mix of social-democracy, combined with a modern electoral marketing (since Elio Di Rupo became the party's strongman).[citation needed]
Notable figures
Chairmen
- André Cools, 1978-1981 (previously leader of the Walloon branch of the BSP/PSB)
- Guy Spitaels, 1981–1992
- Philippe Busquin, 1992–1999
- Elio Di Rupo, 1999–2011
- Thierry Giet, 2011-2013 (ad interim)
- Paul Magnette, 2013–present
Other
- Rudy Demotte
- André Flahaut
- Jean-Claude Marcourt
- Philippe Moureaux
- Laurette Onkelinx
- Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe
Election results
Federal Parliament
Chamber of Representatives
Election year | # of overall votes | % of overall vote | % of language group vote |
# of overall seats won | # of language group seats won |
+/- | Notes |
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1995 | 720,819 | 11.9 | 21 / 150
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1999 | 631,653 | 10.2 | 19 / 150
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2 | |||
2003 | 855,992 | 13.0 | 25 / 150
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25 / 62
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6 | ||
2007 | 724,787 | 10.9 | 20 / 150
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20 / 62
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5 | ||
2010 | 894,543 | 13.7 | (#1) | 26 / 150
|
26 / 62
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6 | In a government coalition with SP.A, MR/Open VLD, CD&V/CDH |
2014 | 787,165 | 11.67 | 23 / 150
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23 / 63
|
3 | in opposition |
Senate
Election year | # of overall votes | % of overall vote | % of language group vote |
# of overall seats won | # of language group seats won |
+/- | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1995 | 764,610 | 12.8 | 34.1 | 5 / 40
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5 / 15
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1999 | 597,890 | 9.7 | 4 / 40
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4 / 15
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1 | ||
2003 | 840,908 | 12.8 | 6 / 40
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6 / 15
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2 | ||
2007 | 678,812 | 10.2 | 4 / 40
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4 / 15
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2 | ||
2010 | 880,828 | 13.6 | 7 / 40
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7 / 15
|
3 |
Regional parliaments
Brussels Parliament
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
% of language group vote |
# of overall seats won |
# of language group seats won |
+/– | Government |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1989 | 96,189 | 22.0 (#1) | 18 / 75
|
in coalition | |||
1995 | 88,370 | 21.4 (#2) | 17 / 75
|
1 | in coalition | ||
1999 | 68,307 | 16.0 (#3) | 13 / 75
|
4 | in coalition | ||
2004 | 130,462 | 33.4 (#1) | 26 / 89
|
26 / 72
|
13 | in coalition | |
2009 | 107,303 | 26.2 (#2) | 21 / 89
|
21 / 72
|
5 | in coalition | |
2014 | in coalition |
German-speaking Community Parliament
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
# of overall seats won |
+/– | Government |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 | 6,407 | 16.3 (#3) | 4 / 25
|
0 | in opposition |
1995 | 5,958 | 16.1 (#3) | 4 / 25
|
0 | in opposition |
1999 | 5,519 | 15.0 (#3) | 4 / 25
|
0 | in coalition |
2004 | 6,903 | 19.0 (#3) | 5 / 25
|
1 | in coalition |
2009 | 7,231 | 19.3 (#2) | 5 / 25
|
0 | in coalition |
2014 | in coalition |
Walloon Parliament
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
# of overall seats won |
+/– | Government |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1995 | 665,986 | 35.2 (#1) | 30 / 75
|
in coalition | |
1999 | 560,867 | 29.4 (#1) | 25 / 75
|
5 | in coalition |
2004 | 727,781 | 36.9 (#1) | 34 / 75
|
9 | in coalition |
2009 | 657,803 | 32.8 (#1) | 29 / 75
|
5 | in coalition |
2014 | in coalition |
European Parliament
French-speaking electoral college
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
% of electoral college vote |
# of overall seats won |
# of electoral college seats won |
+/– |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1979 | 575,824 | 10.6 | 27.4 (#1) | 4 / 24
|
4 / 11
|
|
1984 | 762,293 | 34.0 (#1) | 5 / 24
|
5 / 11
|
1 | |
1989 | 854,207 | 38.1 (#1) | 5 / 24
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5 / 11
|
0 | |
1994 | 680,142 | 30.4 (#1) | 3 / 25
|
3 / 10
|
2 | |
1999 | 596,567 | 25.8 (#2) | 3 / 25
|
3 / 10
|
0 | |
2004 | 878,577 | 36.1 (#1) | 4 / 24
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4 / 9
|
1 | |
2009 | 714,947 | 29.1 (#1) | 3 / 22
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3 / 8
|
1 | |
2014 | 714,784 | 29,28 (#1) | 3 / 21
|
3 / 8
|
0 |
German-speaking electoral college
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
% of electoral college vote |
# of overall seats won |
# of electoral college seats won |
+/– |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 5,527 | 14.9 (#3) | 0 / 24
|
0 / 1
|
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2009 | 5,658 | 14.6 (#4) | 0 / 22
|
0 / 1
|
0 | |
2014 | 5,841 | 15.11 (#4) | 0 / 21
|
0 / 1
|
0 |
See also
References
- ^ "L'IEV - PS - Parti Socialiste". PS.be. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ Parties and Elections in Europe: The database about parliamentary elections and political parties in Europe, by Wolfram Nordsieck
- ^ Josep M. Colomer (24 July 2008). Comparative European Politics. Taylor & Francis. pp. 220–. ISBN 9780203946091. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ Hans Slomp (30 September 2011). Europe, A Political Profile: An American Companion to European Politics: An American Companion to European Politics. ABC-CLIO. pp. 465–. ISBN 978-0-313-39182-8. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ Dimitri Almeida (27 April 2012). The Impact of European Integration on Political Parties: Beyond the Permissive Consensus. CRC Press. pp. 71–. ISBN 978-1-136-34039-0. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Richard Collin; Pamela L. Martin (2012). An Introduction to World Politics: Conflict and Consensus on a Small Planet. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 218–. ISBN 978-1-4422-1803-1. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko; Matti Mälkiä (2007). Encyclopedia of Digital Government. Idea Group Inc (IGI). pp. 397–. ISBN 978-1-59140-790-4. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affaires_judiciaires_carolor%C3%A9giennes%7C Affaires judiciaires carolorégiennes (= "legal proceedings in Charleroi") (Wikipedia in French, legal cases since 2005, some still pending in 2015)
- ^ https://www.apache.be/fr/2013/10/23/la-cellule-anti-corruption-polfin-est-morte-des-pions-ps-sen-sont-charges/%7C La cellule anti-corruption PolFin est morte, des pions PS s'en sont chargés (www.apache.be/fr/2013/10/23) (excerpts: "En cours de route, ses enquêteurs découvrent qu'ils font eux-mêmes l'objet d'une enquête. En juin 2011, peu après la mise en accusation de Didier Bellens (coïncidence ou non), la police fédérale bloque le paiement des frais de déplacement et de repas de la cellule Polfin. Durant plusieurs années, ils ont rempli un mauvais formulaire de remboursement: le F007 à la place du F021. On pourrait penser que c'est là, un simple souci administratif." "Cette enquête disciplinaire devient une enquête judiciaire, et sans l'avouer, elle vise les 34 membres de la cellule Polfin. Le tout, avec la bénédiction de Claude Michaux, procureur général de Mons à l'époque, également aux couleurs socialistes." "Alain Luyck, le très respecté chef de l'OCRC, a quitté son service pour cause de dépression. De nombreux autres enquêteurs sont tombés en burn-out, en arrêt maladie ou ont émigré vers d'autres services dégoûtés, démotivés. Des 30 membres du début, la cellule n'en comprend plus aujourd'hui que la moitié. Avec toutes les conséquences que cela implique pour les enquêtes en cours.")