Gwendolyn Rutten

Gwendolyn Rutten currently serves as the Viceminister-president and Vlaamse minister van Binnenlands Bestuur en Samenleven for the Vlaamse regering, a position held since November 2023, overseeing areas such as internal governance, equal opportunities, and the internal services of the Vlaamse government. In addition, Gwendolyn Rutten has been the mayor of Stad Aarschot since February 2019, managing responsibilities including safety, communication, and finance. Previous roles include member of the Vlaams Parlement, chair of Open Vld, and various positions in local and federal government, reflecting extensive experience in public administration and governance. Gwendolyn Rutten holds a master's degree in law and additional academic training in international relations from KU Leuven.