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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Political parties in Belgium on Friday agreed to form a broad government coalition, local broadcaster VRT News reported, ending almost eight months of complicated talks that

Belgium set for new government after months of negotiations -VRT News

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Political parties in Belgium on Friday agreed to form a broad government coalition, local broadcaster VRT News reported, ending almost eight months of complicated talks that followed the election victory of Flemish nationalist party N-VA.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer and Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Brussels Newsroom)

Key Takeaways

  • Belgium's political parties agree on a new government coalition.
  • The coalition formation follows eight months of negotiations.
  • The Flemish nationalist party N-VA won the recent election.
  • Local broadcaster VRT News reported the agreement.
  • The new government ends a prolonged political deadlock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the political negotiations in Belgium?
Political parties in Belgium agreed to form a broad government coalition, ending almost eight months of complicated talks.
Which news outlet reported on the formation of the new government?
The local broadcaster VRT News reported on the agreement to form the new government coalition.
How long did the negotiations for Belgium's new government take?
The negotiations for Belgium's new government took almost eight months.

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