Brussels Marks a Year Without a Government Amidst Political Paralysis

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has been without a functioning government for a year.

This political standstill has caused delays in important projects, like hospital renovations and cultural events.

Different political parties can't agree on how to work together.

This is impacting the daily lives of people, from healthcare and business to public services like safety and cleanliness.

The situation is complicated by the way the city is governed, with two language groups needing to agree.

As a result, important upgrades like extending the metro system are on hold, making things difficult for everyone.