He was a Belgian federal representative from 20 March 2008 to 6 May 2010 and then from 6 December 2011 (replacing Joëlle Milquet, appointed to the federal government) until May 2013.
He was then Senator (from 13 June 1999 to 18 May 2003 and 12 July 2007 to 20 March 2008), alderman of communal property, sports and public cleanliness (2001–2004) and former local councillor (2001–2004 and December 2006 – March 2007) of the City of Brussels.