Saliha Raiss
Saliha Raïss | |
|---|---|
| Alderman (acting mayor) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989/1990[1] |
| Party | Vooruit |
| Occupation | Politician |
Saliha Raïss (born 1989/1990[1]) is a Belgian politician affiliated with the Vooruit party who serves as an alderwoman in the municipality of Molenbeek, Brussels, and has served as acting mayor.
Her appointment to the municipal college in 2023 drew controversy after opposition from some local liberal politicians over her wearing of a headscarf, and she has since been a visible actor in local debates about community relations and security.[2][3]
In September 2025, she attracted renewed attention for telling critics in a municipal council exchange that "if Molenbeek is unlivable for you, go elsewhere," remarks widely reported by Belgian and international media.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 "6. Saliha Raïss". Vooruit.brussels. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Saliha Raiss a prêté serment comme échevine à Molenbeek - RTBF Actus". RTBF (in French). Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ Times, The Brussels. "Molenbeek's acting mayor stresses need for action on drug-related violence". www.brusselstimes.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ info, R. T. L. (1 September 2025). "« Les Belges doivent quitter leur pays ? C'est fou » : les propos d'une échevine de Molenbeek font réagir… jusqu'à Elon Musk". RTL Info (in French). Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ ""À Molenbeek, si c'est invivable pour vous, allez ailleurs, dégagez !", lance l'échevine Saliha Raïss". i24NEWS (in French). 30 August 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.