Elio Di Rupo vs John Compton

Under Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, Belgium enacted a sixth state reform that transferred more powers to the regions and communities, including justice, traffic laws, and parts of social security. This was part of the coalition agreement to resolve the political crisis.

Elio Di Rupo became Prime Minister of Belgium, leading a coalition government after a record 541-day political crisis. He was the first openly gay head of government in the world and the first Francophone socialist PM in decades.

Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo's government achieved a balanced federal budget for the first time in decades, meeting EU deficit targets. This was accomplished through austerity measures and tax increases, which were controversial but stabilized public finances.

Compton founded the United Workers Party (UWP) in 1964, which became a dominant political force in Saint Lucia. The party advocated for economic development and eventual independence from Britain.

Compton implemented policies to develop Saint Lucia's tourism industry, including infrastructure projects and incentives for foreign investment. This transformed the economy from agriculture-dependent to tourism-driven.

As premier, John Compton negotiated Saint Lucia's independence from the United Kingdom on February 22, 1979. He became the first prime minister of the newly sovereign nation, earning the title 'Father of Independence'.

After losing the 1979 election, Compton led the UWP to victory in the 1982 general election, returning as prime minister. He served until 1996, overseeing economic growth and regional integration.

Compton returned to power at age 81, winning the 2006 general election. He became prime minister again but died in office in 2007, ending his long political career.