7 hours agoLost in EP elections, Belgium's prime minister announces tearful resignation
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(2 years ago)With tears in his eyes, Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander de Croix announced his resignation after his party fell in parliamentary elections held at the same time as European elections. His centre-right party, the Liberals and the Open Democrats saw its number drop after taking only 5.7%, according to polls. [...]
His centre-right party, the Liberals and the Open Democrats saw its number drop after taking only 5.7%, according to polls.
Even party chairman Tom Ongena has indicated he will resign. For us it was an especially difficult night, we lost”, he told his supporters. “I am convinced that we urgently need a new government, with full competence”, he added, adding that the “voter management is clear”.
Balgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croix results
After his part achived office results in the European election, the Prime Minister will report in the morning. Pic.twitter. com/ Zlbrn I7 fEC
(@ Global InfoFact) June 9, 2024
