Maximus: Belgium PM's Feline Companion Becomes Social Media Star and Political PR Asset

Dec 12, 2025 05:32 pm CST

Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever's rescue cat Maximus has become a social media sensation, offering sardonic commentary on Belgian politics through his Instagram account. Unlike the UK's Larry, this grey feline serves as both a PR weapon and personal companion, helping soften the Flemish conservative leader's image amid political challenges and protests against his austerity measures.