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Philippe Moureaux
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| Minister-President of the French Community | |
| In office 12 February 1988 – 9 May 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Philippe Monfils |
| Succeeded by | Valmy Féaux |
| In office 22 December 1981 – 9 December 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Monfils |
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| Born | 12 April 1939 Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Died | 15 December 2018 (aged 79) Brussels |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | Free University of Belgium, French |
Philippe Moureaux (born 12 April 1939 – died 15 December 2018) was an important Belgian politician. He served as a senator, a mayor of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, and a professor of economic history at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. He was given the special honorary title of Minister of State. He was also a member of two important Belgian honors: the Order of Leopold II and the Order of Leopold.
Early Political Roles
Philippe Moureaux began his work in the government as the Minister of the Interior and Institutional Reform in 1980. This was part of the government led by Wilfried Martens.
Later, as Minister of Justice, his name became linked to a very important law. This was the Law against Racism and Xenophobia, which was passed on 30 July 1981. This law aimed to fight against unfair treatment and hatred based on a person's background.
Working for His Community
In 1993, Philippe Moureaux left the national government. He then focused on local politics in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. In the 1994 local elections, his group won against the mayor at the time.
A key part of Moureaux's plan was to include people from different backgrounds in his campaigns. For example, Mariem Bouselmati from the Ecolo party became the first Belgian of Moroccan origin to be elected in Molenbeek. This showed his commitment to representing everyone in the community.
In 2004, while he was a senator, Moureaux helped create a law. This law gave people from other countries the right to vote in local city elections. This was a big step in allowing more people to have a say in their local government.
Moureaux worked hard to make Molenbeek a better place. However, some of his efforts to improve the area faced challenges. For instance, in 2011, an advertising company called BBDO decided to leave the town. They explained that they faced many difficulties, which led to their departure. This situation highlighted the ongoing challenges in managing and improving the municipality.
Awards and Recognition
Philippe Moureaux received several important honors for his public service. These awards recognized his contributions to Belgium.
- 3 December 1987: He was made a Commander in the Order of Leopold. This is a high honor given by the Belgian King.
- 19 May 1995: He received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Leopold II. This is another very important award for his service to the country.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Moureaux para niños
