Who will succeed Vanlerberghe as deputy and how will they be elected?

Jurgen Vanlerberghe will become the new governor of West Flanders, necessitating the election of a new deputy. The successor must be a member of the provincial council and cannot hold another executive mandate. Potential candidates include Valentijn Despeghel, who has significant support but was not elected to the provincial council, and Vanessa Vens, who has declined the position. Despeghel has a strong track record and is well-regarded within the party, making him a likely candidate for the role.