2020 in Belgium

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2020
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Belgium
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See also: Other events of 2020
List of years in Belgium

Events of the year 2020 in Belgium.

Incumbents

Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium from 1 October 2020 Informal meeting of ministers responsible for development (FAC). Arrivals Alexander De Croo (36766610160) (cropped2).jpg
Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium from 1 October 2020

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