It was already clear last 14 July, when he made his noted entrance into the new Walloon government. It's even clearer today: Adrien Dolimont is indeed the Carolo of the year.
His track record is impressive, his determination inspiring, and his commitment to the Charleroi region beyond doubt. At just 36, he has become a key figure in the Walloon political landscape, embodying a new generation of decision-makers who stay close to the ground and are resolutely forward-looking.
This symbolic title honours not only a political commitment, but also a style: direct, effective and sincere. Adrien Dolimont is not afraid of complex issues, nor of responsibility. He tackles them head-on, determined to move things forward for his region.
And symbolically: he beat Thomas Dermine, socialist mayor of Charleroi, on his own turf. No less!