Belgium set for new federal govt after months of deadlock
01-Feb-2025 09:44 AM 8290
Brussels, Feb 1 (Reporter) Belgium's King Philippe met with Bart De Wever, the federal government's lead negotiator, at the Royal Palace in Brussels on Friday. During the meeting, De Wever presented a detailed report on the coalition agreement reached by the future governing partners. The king extended De Wever's mandate until the new government is officially appointed, with the swearing-in date yet to be announced. As he left the palace, De Wever declined to comment to the media. This meeting marks a crucial step toward forming a stable governing coalition after months of political deadlock. The new coalition, known as the "Arizona" alliance, brings together five major parties: the N-VA, the Flemish Christian Democrats (CD&V), the socialist Vooruit, the French-speaking Reformist Movement (MR), and the centrist Les Engages. Key priorities include tax reforms, pension changes, and boosting purchasing power, alongside tackling migration policies. Belgium has been without a federal government since legislative elections in June 2024, prolonging a political deadlock...////...
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