Belgium Forms a Government After 7 Months of Squabbling
The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole.
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Belgium forms first government to be led by right-wing nationalist party
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Belgium to form government after seven months of negotiations
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Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
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