Anaïs Maes

Career

Anaïs was born and raised bilingually in Etterbeek, with a Flemish father and a Walloon mother. She is proud to live in Brussels and the proud mom of an 11-year-old daughter.
Politics was in her blood from an early age. Her father, active in the local SP division, and her grandfather, a resistance fighter during WWII, inspired her with the values of freedom and justice. During her childhood, Anaïs engaged in student councils and debate competitions, and at the VUB she joined the young socialists. Growing up in Brussels taught her the power of solidarity and taking care of others.
Graduating with a history degree, Anaïs started as a researcher in political history. She found inspiration in the struggles and achievements of the socialist movement. She later became a history teacher, where she discovered the importance of education for equal opportunities and the power of commitment, including as a trade union delegate at the ACOD (CGSP).
Since September last year, Anaïs has been serving as a deputy in the City of Brussels. She is responsible for Urban Planning and Public Space, Public Works, Mobility and Dutch-speaking Education. Through these roles, she is committed to making Brussels more liveable, sustainable, and inclusive, with a particular focus on quality education and a safe, accessible urban environment.

My Dream for Brussels
‘Brussels is a city full of opportunities, but they must be accessible to all. I believe the key lies in quality education, from cradle to school.

I dream of a Brussels where every kid gets a fair start, where young and old can develop in complete freedom. A city where people take care of each other and that allows everyone to be themselves. Together we build a Brussels with solidarity and opportunities for all.’