Melissa Depraetere

Melissa Depraetere is a Belgian politician and the leader of the Vooruit party. Since 2024, she has served as the Vice Minister-President of Flanders in the Diependaele Government, holding portfolios for Housing, Energy, Climate, Tourism, and Youth. Previously, she was a member of the Chamber of Representatives for West Flanders, having been first elected in 2019. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as a parliamentary assistant and served as an OCMW councillor in Harelbeke. She is recognized for her active involvement in youth organizations and her focus on social and environmental policy.