Philippe Close (Socialist Party) has been Mayor of Brussels since 20 Jul 2017. Population edged up 0.7% a year since Philippe Close took office in July 2017. Among the 25 cities with a year or more of figures, Brussels ranks 4th on the fall in unemployment and 25th of 32 on GDP per person. Under Yvan Mayeur (2013 to 2017) the same series edged up 0.5% a year. Philippe Close, in office since July 2017, is the 8th holder of the office since 1991.
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