Belgian PM Bart De Wever has failed in his bid to resign. The premier decided to tender his resignation on Monday morning after budget talks collapsed. King Filip is now considering the PM’s request.
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King Filip considers PM Bart De Wever’s resignation, commences consultations with party leaders on Tuesday
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Prime Minister Bart De Wever (Flemish nationalist N-VA) has been unable to reach an agreement on the budget with his coalition partners Flemish socialist Vooruit, Flemish Christian democrat CD&V, Francophone liberal MR and Francophone centrist Les Engagés. Negotiators parted ways again last night without a deal.
King Filip plans to begin consultations tomorrow after the Palace reported Bart De Wever has tendered his resignation.
“The King is considering his decision and will begin consultations with the party leaders of the governing coalition from tomorrow.”
The King says he regrets that no agreement on the budget has been reached and added that Belgium cannot afford a prolonged political crisis.
He called on all parties involved “to prioritise the public interest and a willingness to compromise”.
The King will receive the Prime Minister again on Friday.