Belgium’s foreign minister, Sophie Wilmès, announced on Thursday she was temporarily stepping down to support her husband who has been diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer.
“Illness has suddenly entered our lives and, in particular, that of my husband, Christopher, who must begin – like far too many men, women and even children – his fight against an aggressive brain cancer.” Wilmès said the “total commitment” required by her job “would not allow me to provide the help and comfort that Christopher and our children will need during this difficult time”.“This gives us the ability to fully consider our situation by the end of the summer,” said Wilmès.
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