Belgian Prime Minister Resigns Following Election Defeat
Belgian PMPrime Minister Resigns Following Election Defeat
The Facts
Belgian Prime Minister (PM) Alexander De Croo of the ruling Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open VLD) party has tendered his resignation following his party's defeat in the federal elections.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of the ruling Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open VLD) party Sunday tendered his resignation following his party's defeat in the federal elections.
The Spin
This was a clear rebuke of both De Croo as a person and his party. Not only did Belgian voters knockunseat the Open VLD off its high horse, they also stripped 11 seats from green parties. De Croo represents the European elites, as shown by his anti-Trump remarks, which is why the people voted for parties who will focus on national concerns.
Despite the gains of far-right parties, Belgian voters kept them from forming a government. Belgium is a historically diverse country — from its semi-autonomous Flemish- and Dutch-speaking regions to its North African immigrants –— which is why the people voted to keep the far-right from ending immigration and tearing the country apart.
