About Philippe Close
Born 1971. Philippe Close is a Belgian politician and gardevil.
Philippe Close (born 18 March 1971) is a Belgian politician from the Socialist Party who has served as mayor of the City of Brussels since 2017.
Biography Close has a law degree from Université libre de Bruxelles. In 2000, he became Elio Di Rupo's spokesman before joining the City of Brussels in 2001, as the chief of staff of Mayor Freddy Thielemans.
In 2006, he was elected to the Brussels City Council, after which he became alderman.
In 2009, he was elected as member of the Brussels Parliament.
In 2013, he was considered as successor to Brussels Mayor Freddy Thielemans (PS), but the office went to Yvan Mayeur (PS). Following financial scandals in 2017, Mayeur resigned and was succeeded by Close.
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Who is Philippe Close?
Belgian politician
When was Philippe Close born?
Philippe Close was born on 18 March 1971 in Namur.
What is Philippe Close's occupation?
Philippe Close is a politician and gardevil.
What nationality is Philippe Close?
Philippe Close is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philippe Close. https://biography.guide/philippe-close/
MLA: "Philippe Close." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philippe-close/.
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