He was alderman and burgomaster of Aalst, member of the provincial council of East Flanders, a member of the Belgian parliament, and president of the Liberaal Vlaams Verbond (1966–1967).
As a local official, he held positions such as alderman and burgomaster of Aalst, was part of the regional council of East Flanders, represented Belgium in parliament, and led the Liberaal Vlaams Verbond from 1966 to 1967.