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- ↑ "Adrien Dolimont devient ministre-président wallon". L'Echo (in French). 14 July 2024.
- ↑ "Elio Di Rupo a remis les clés de l'Elysette à Adrien Dolimont". Le Soir (in French). 15 July 2024.
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