Also new is Bram Coppein, former ships and now mayor Van Vleteren, in the footsteps of Stephan Mourisse who stopped politics. “In the beginning it is a bit adjusting. It is a lot of news that comes to you, but we have already found our way.”
It is also a baptism of fire for Koen Coupillie. After 17 years of Lies Laridon, he is the new mayor of Diksmuide who wants more attention for young people and safety. “In terms of safety, I want to set other accents. Tackle the drug problems at the station and certainly work well on it. And better cooperation between city and police. Those are the things I certainly want to do in the short term.”