Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Belgium PM's Cat Maximus Gains Fame
Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, has a rescue cat named Maximus.
Maximus is very popular on Instagram, where he posts funny pictures and comments on Belgian politics.
The cat's account is managed by the Prime Minister's assistant.
Maximus has the same number of followers as the Prime Minister.
Some people like the fun posts, but others think it's just noise.
In the UK, there's a famous cat named Larry who lives in Downing Street.
Maximus is like Larry but with a sense of humor about Belgian politics.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever has a rescue cat named Maximus who has gained social media fame.
Maximus's Instagram account, managed by the Prime Minister's assistant, has the same number of followers as De Wever.
The cat's posts often include humorous comments on Belgian politics and current events.
De Wever uses Maximus's account to freshen up his public image and show he doesn't take himself too seriously.
Some opposition members criticize the use of the cat for political PR, calling it noise and hot air.
- Who
- Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever and his cat Maximus
- What
- Maximus, a rescue cat, has gained social media fame and is used for political PR
- When
- Maximus's Instagram account went live in July, and De Wever took office in February
- Where
- Belgium, with references to Downing Street's Larry in the UK
- Why
- To freshen up De Wever's public image and show he does not take himself too seriously
- Cat's Name
- Maximus
- Prime Minister
- Bart De Wever
- Instagram Handle
- @maximustp16
- Followers
- Same as Prime Minister
- Cat's Origin
- Rescue from a shelter
- Account Manager
- Prime Minister's personal assistant
- First Post
- July
- Larry's Followers
- Almost 900,000