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Socialist star moves away from party leader

Thomas Dermine, once considered the protégé of Socialist Party leader Paul Magnette, appears to be distancing himself from his mentor. The shift suggests a new direction for a figure once touted as the party's future.

In Ghent, an 85-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s lost over €2,000 to a burglar who found her bank cards stored with their PIN codes. The incident highlights the exploitation of vulnerable residents by criminals seeking easy targets.

David Hubert noted that while there could be satisfaction with three points against Beveren, the squad must still find a way to improve. It is the classic paradox of the professional athlete: winning is necessary, but rarely sufficient.

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Political Evolution Within Socialist Party

Thomas Dermine, a significant figure in the Socialist Party (PS) and current Mayor of Charleroi, is reportedly evolving his political views and moving away from the influence of party leader Paul Magnette. Magnette, who was formerly Mayor of Charleroi until December 2024, now leads the Socialist Party and aims to head the federal opposition.

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