Belgian Labour Party

The Belgian Labour Party (Dutch: Belgische Werkliedenpartij, BWP; French: Parti ouvrier belge, POB) was the first major socialist party in Belgium. Founded in 1885, the party was officially disbanded in 1940 and superseded by the Belgian Socialist Party in 1945.

Belgian Labour Party
  • Parti ouvrier belge (French)
  • Belgische Werkliedenpartij (Dutch)
PresidentEmile Vandervelde
Henri de Man
Founder(s)César De Paepe, Edward Anseele
Founded6 April 1885
Dissolved28 June 1940
Succeeded byBelgian Socialist Party
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
NewspaperLe Peuple
Trade union wingGeneral Federation of Belgian Labour
IdeologySocial democracy
Democratic socialism
Political positionCentre-left to left-wing
International affiliationSecond International (1889-1916)
Labour and Socialist International (1923-40)
Colours  Red
  • Politics of Belgium
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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