Brussels (Belgium), 6 Nov. (LaPresse/AP) – King Philippe of Belgium has rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s resignation and called on him and the governing coalition to get back to work to resolve the long-standing crisis over the country’s budget. De Wever had tendered his resignation on Monday, following the breakdown of budget negotiations. The King consulted with the leaders of the coalition parties throughout the week. “All reaffirmed their determination to reach an agreement on a sound budgetary path for the next three years,” the Royal Palace said in a statement, emphasising that the leaders had agreed to act responsibly and in a spirit of compromise. “On the basis of these discussions, the King has decided to reject the Prime Minister’s resignation and has asked him to resume budget negotiations immediately,” the statement added. De Wever will report to the King on 16 November.
Belgium: King rejects Prime Minister De Wever’s resignation; budget talks to resume
Brussels (Belgium), 6 Nov. (LaPresse/AP) – King Philippe of Belgium has rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s resignation and called on him and the governing coalition to get back to work to resolve the long-standing crisis over the country’s budget. De Wever had tendered his resignation on Monday, following the breakdown of budget negotiations. The King consulted with the leaders of the coalition parties throughout the week. “All reaffirmed their determination to reach an agreement on a sound budgetary path for the next three years,” the Royal Palace said in a statement, emphasising that the leaders had agreed to act responsibly and in a spirit of compromise. “On the basis of these discussions, the King has decided to reject the Prime Minister’s resignation and has asked him to resume budget negotiations immediately,” the statement added. De Wever will report to the King on 16 November.