78-Year-Old Mayor of Wavre, Belgium, Thoreau: I Will Continue to Serve as Long as My Health Permits

Following the June 2024 elections, 78-year-old Benoît Thoreau took office as the mayor of the Wavre municipality in Belgium.

A member of the Les Engagés party, Thoreau remains deeply committed to his duties despite having long passed retirement age, stating that connecting with people brings him joy.