Welcome Hatice Koç and Anne Fockedey to Eupen's Municipal Council

Two new council members join the Eupen municipal council, one replacing a resigning official and the other for a temporary substitution.

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The Eupen municipal college welcomes Hatice Koç (SPplus) and Anne Fockedey (CSP) to the Municipal Council.

Hatice Koç (SPplus) will now take her seat on the Municipal Council, replacing Alexandra Barth-Vandenhirtz, who served for approximately twelve years. Alexandra Barth-Vandenhirtz also served as the alderman for sports for two years.
Mayor Thomas Lennertz thanked Alexandra Barth-Vandenhirtz for her long-standing commitment and dedication to the well-being of the city and its citizens.
For the CSP faction, Anne Fockedey will replace council member Sally de Bruecker during her pregnancy and maternity leave.
Thomas Lennertz welcomed Hatice Koç and Anne Fockedey to the Municipal Council, wishing them much success in their mandate.
Based on information from the official source: Ville d'Eupen (06/10/2026)