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King Philippe has commenced consultations with political parties following Prime Minister Bart De Wever's offer of resignation after budget talks collapsed. The King is deferring his decision on the resignation as potential scenarios for forming a new government are explored, and opposition parties are proposing alternative coalitions to break the deadlock. [cite: La Libre, 2026-11-03, "Live: King Philippe starts consultations amid government crisis", HLN, 2026-11-03, "King Filip begins…
La Libre:
Live: King Philippe starts consultations amid government crisis
King Philippe of Belgium has begun consultations to address the ongoing government crisis, with De Gucht suggesting a potential solution.
HLN:
King Filip begins government crisis talks, opposition proposes coalition
King Filip starts discussions with political parties as the opposition party Anders proposes a coalition, stating that 8 seats are ready.
La Libre:
Belgian press reacts to Bart De Wever's resignation
The Belgian press describes the situation as "powerless", "irresponsible", and a "living dead government" following Bart De Wever's resignation.
De Morgen:
Bart De Wever's political standing questioned
The article questions the extent of Bart De Wever's loss of face, suggesting he is in a position he could have reached three months ago.
La Libre:
Scenarios if the King accepts Bart De Wever's resignation
The article explores the various potential scenarios that could unfold if the King decides to accept Bart De Wever's resignation.
RTBF:
Belgian Government Crisis: De Wever Meets the King
A crisis within the Belgian government has led Bart De Wever to meet with the King, with no agreement reached.
De Morgen:
De Gucht offers 8 seats to break budget deadlock; King meets with parties
De Gucht has offered 8 seats to resolve the budget impasse for the 'right measures,' and the King is meeting with the cd&v and Les Engagés parties today.
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