King Albert II Forming a New Goverment, 2007-2011

[Marengo]

From flandersnews:

BHV split after almost half a century

Belga
Thu 15/09/2011 - 10:04 The 8 parties negotiating a state reform have finally reached a first accord, on how the constituency of Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde will be split. They also struck a deal on the three burgomasters of the Flemish municipalities around Brussels with language facilities. However, this being said, there is a still a long way to go for negotiators. The talks will continue this afternoon, with a number of things on the agenda like the transfers of powers to the regions and the financing laws.

The Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde constituency (BHV) has been a thorn in the eye of the Flemish parties for decades, as it allows voters living in the Flemish area around Brussels to vote for Francophone candidates in Brussels.

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[rominet09]

What a relief for us !

[Renata4711]

A breakthrough - though there is still a long way to go.
Le Figaro - Flash Actu : Crise en Belgique: les partis se mettent d'accord

[Sancia]

It seems to be good news for our belgian friends

[Renata4711]

The Formateur Elio di Rupo has resigned from his post.

He has visited the King who is convalescing at Ciergnon.

actualit - belgique - Crise politique - lesoir.be

[Al_bina]

What are the implications for this resignation?

[Blue_]

So tired of this all.
They must concentrate on big problems like the economic crisis, the unemployment, the immigration.

I wish our King many courage and good luck!!! I think it's very exhausting for him!!!

[Renata4711]

It took eighteen hours - "une nuit blanche" - a sleepless night.

Now things should fall into place, and hopefully the money markets can wake up on Monday morning with something positive to relate.....

Une nuit blanche pour le Budget

[Renata4711]

The waiting is over - the King appoints Elio di Rupo as Prime Minister.

Belgian king appoints new PM, ending historic crisis | EurActiv

Do they still have Sinter Klaas ?