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Belgian Prime Minister Resigns After Far-RIght Victory in EU Elections

HeadlineJun 11, 2024

Belgium’s prime minister has formally resigned following a surge of support for far-right candidates on Sunday, when Belgian voters cast ballots in general, regional and European elections. The right-wing anti-immigrant New Flemish Alliance will lead negotiations to form a coalition government. This came as part of a wave of gains by Eurosceptic and far-right parties in EU elections over the weekend. We’ll have more on those elections and the rise of the far right in France after headlines.

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