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Belgian prime minister’s wife opens up about near-fatal anorexia

Veerle Hegge was hospitalized for an eating disorder weeks after her husband won Belgium's 2024 national elections.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 11:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Weeks after her husband won Belgium's 2024 national elections, Veerle Hegge was hospitalized for an eating disorder that nearly cost her life. She has publicly shared her experience to shed light on anorexia and her recovery.