Flemish government puts the official residence of the West Flanders governor in Bruges up for sale: "Cost-saving measure"

The Flemish government has decided to sell the governor's residence in Bruges as a cost-saving measure due to high maintenance expenses. The exact timeline for the sale is unclear, but it is expected to occur around 2027. Future governor Jurgen Vanlerberghe confirmed he had no plans to move into the residence, as his wife works in Ypres. The new location for the governor's office is still being determined, with potential options being explored. The residence has hosted many notable guests in the past, including Napoleon and Winston Churchill.