King Albert II Forming a New Goverment, 2007-2011

[Renata4711]

Just a quick rundown of the Belgian situation:

THESE ARE THE EIGHT:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartel - an electoral alliance between 2 or more parties in Belgium.
(The word Kartel is Flemish ...)

Current Belgian Kartels:


Socialistische Partij Anders
Socialistische Partij Anders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Sociaal-Liberale Partij Sociaal-Liberale Partij - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Open VLD Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten
(composed of VLD, Vivant (Vivant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia , and Liberal Appeal (Liberal Appeal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Mouvement Réformateur (Reformist Movement), francophone, liberal
Mouvement Réformateur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
with PRL (Parti Réformateur Libéral) Liberal Reformist Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and MCC - Mouvement des Citoyens pour le Changement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and FDF (Fédéralistes Démocrates Francophones) Fédéralistes Démocrates Francophones - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and PFF (Partei für Freiheit und Fortschritt) Partei für Freiheit und Fortschritt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams (CD&V)
Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie
New Flemish Alliance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Vlaams Belang
Vlaams Belang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


VLOTT - Vlaams Liberaal Onafhankelijk Tolerant Transparant
VLOTT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Renata4711]

In the last two weeks or so, nothing much has occurred, although there was supposed to be a meeting on the 19th.

The word "conclave" has been mentioned, though it has nothing to do with popes and cardinals !

I suppose lots of people have been on their holidays, so let's hope we can make a bit more progress, now that we're in September.

actualit - le fil info - lesoir.be

 

[Renata4711]

Elio di Rupo's elder brother has died.

But the negociations continue...
http://bl156w.blu156.mail.live.com/...mid=c1bc5d87-d979-11e0-bd87-002264c2433c&fv=1

 

[iceflower]

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French-speaking socialist party (PS) President Elio Di Rupo with King Albert II
after their meeting at Laeken Royal Palace in Brussels September 12, 2011.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[rominet09]

Special editions on all tv channels... our King has come back in emergency from his holidays... discussions are interrupted.

 

[Marengo]

Interim Prime minister Leterme announced that he will leave his post by the end of the year so he can start a new job. Informateur DiRupo is about ready to call it a day and give the task back to the king, who in turn can look for another informateur. Really too idiotic.

King Albert: "Hurry up and strike a deal on state reforms"

AP
Tue 13/09/2011 - 10:59 King Albert has asked the representatives of the eight parties struggling to form a new Federal Government to increase their efforts to reach an agreement on state reforms. The king spoke with the Francophone socialist leader Elio Di Rupo, who is leading the talks, on Monday evening.

Read more here.

 

[Renata4711]

King Albert has the patience of a Saint...

Le Roi rappelé d’urgence | rue royale

 

[rominet09]

King Albert has the patience of a Saint...

Le Roi rappelé d’urgence | rue royale

I quite agree. I admire him very much.

 

[fearghas]

Maybe the King should take control of the govt. and run the country himself

 

[cdm]

The BHV problem that stopped everything else is now solved.

 

[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.

Read more here.

 

[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 ?