What happens next in Belgium after the e • Table.Briefings

Until a new government is formed, Belgium’s outgoing Prime Minister Alexander De Croo wants to remain in office in an acting capacity. This secures Belgium’s presidency of the EU Council until July.

After the regional and federal parliamentary elections in Belgium, King Philippe has tasked Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever (N-VA) with the exploratory talks for forming a government. Both are pushing for a swift process.

Following the Belgian parliamentary elections in 2019, it took almost 500 days to finally establish a new federal government. This time, things might move significantly faster: King Philippe has tasked Bart De Wever, the Flemish nationalist, with leading the exploratory talks for a subsequent government formation. De Wever is also considered a favorite for the position of Prime Minister.

What happens next in Belgium after the elections

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