“During this period of economic crisis and great uncertainty for many households, the populist message is gaining ground. It points to others as the source of all problems and proposes simplistic solutions. This way of thinking is a real threat to our democratic society.”

About Albert II of Belgium

Monarch • Belgian

Albert II reigned as the sixth King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013 in favor of his son, Philippe. His reign was marked by periods of political instability, requiring him to play a crucial role as...