Paul Van Tigchelt becomes the new Minister of Justice…

The Royal Palace announced on Sunday afternoon that Paul Van Tigchelt will take the oath before King Philippe. Van Tigchelt from Antwerp worked as deputy chief of staff for Justice and Security under Van Quickenborne. Previously, Van Tigchelt headed the OCAD, Body for the Coordination and Analysis of Threats.

Vincent Van Quickenborne resigned as minister in the federal government on Friday after serious mistakes by the public prosecutor’s office in the Brussels attack case.

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