PORTRAIT. Who is Nawal Farih, Sammy Mahdi’s new love? Stewardess, Miss Sports candidate, volunteer for refugees, and political talent that can make things difficult for Wouter Beke

Stewardess and candidate for Miss Sports, but also a member of parliament, a volunteer who collects clothes for refugees and almost a minister: over the years, Nawal Farih (CD&V) has been able to collect quite a few name tags. Since this summer she can also add ‘Mrs Sammy Mahdi’. They are now ‘happy and in love’, but in 2024 their relationship could put the CD&V chairman in a difficult position.

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