Guinguettes to open this summer despite lack of Brussels government

The annual summer bars in Brussels parks, called "guinguettes", will return in 2025 with or without a government in place, according to environment minister Alain Maron (Ecolo).The guinguettes were facing uncertainty about their ability to proceed with a lengthy application and approval process amid stagnant government negotiations, because the outgoing caretaker government cannot pursue new policies.But Maron said that a solution had been found.“There was indeed some discussion within the resigning government as to whether the guinguettes are still covered under the previous government arrangement, but that is indeed the case,” explained Al…