BelgiumProvince & local councilsWorkers' Party of BelgiumFlanders · East FlandersMember of the Flemish Parliament
Debby Burssens
Profile
Debby Burssens is a Belgian politician and activist representing the Marxist Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA). Born in Antwerp in 1982, she holds degrees in political science and journalism. Before her election to the Flemish Parliament in 2024, she worked as a freelance journalist, project manager, and communications coordinator, and founded a local PVDA action center in Sint-Niklaas. Burssens is a vocal advocate for social justice, climate action, and anti-racism. In addition to her parliamentary duties, she serves as a community senator.
Details
- Born
- 1982-06-26 · 44 years old
- Birth place
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Education
- Ghent University (Bachelor in Political Science), Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor in Journalism)
- Career
- Freelance journalist, project manager, administrative manager at a drug rehabilitation center, parliamentary assistant, communications coordinator
