During the third state reform in 1988 and 1989, under Prime Minister Wilfried Martens, the Brussels-Capital Region was established with its own regional institutions, as well as Dutch and French institutions for community matters.
Dalam reformasi negara ketiga pada tahun 1988 dan 1989, di bawah Perdana Menteri Wilfried Martens, didirikan Daerah Ibu kota Brussel beserta lembaga-lembaga daerahnya, serta lembaga-lembaga Belanda dan Prancis untuk masalah-masalah komunitas.