It’s not the first time that the Belgian premier takes to Twitter, but with the general election barely a month off, Thursday’s intervention will probably attract considerable interest.

Members of the public keen to hold Mr Di Rupo to account can fire off their question using the hashtag #VraaghetaanElio. (Ask Elio)

It remains unclear whether the Belgian leader will respond to all questions in person or whether it’s his communication team that will be doing the honours.

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