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Belgian government faces crisis as PM resigns after budget talks collapse

Belgium's government is facing a crisis after Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation to King Philippe. The resignation follows the collapse of budget talks among coalition parties, which had been deadlocked for months. King Philippe is now consulting with party leaders to address the situation. AI

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Belgian government faces crisis as PM resigns after budget talks collapse

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Belgian government on the brink after budget talks collapse

    Belgium’s King Philippe sought on Monday to defuse a political crisis after overnight budget talks collapsed, prompting Prime Minister Bart De Wever to offer his resignation. De Wever tendered his resignation during a 90-minute meeting with the king on Monday morning after coalit…