Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has resigned amid pressure on his government, after the biggest party in his coalition quit over his support for a UN-backed migration pact.
December 18 2018 7:39 PM
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has resigned amid pressure on his government, after the biggest party in his coalition quit over his support for a UN-backed migration pact.
Mr Michel told Belgian legislators on Tuesday that he was « taking the decision to offer my resignation », adding he was « now going to see the king » to inform him.
The legislators had been demanding that he submit his new minority government to a confidence vote, but Mr Michel had so far refused and a confrontation seemed likely this week.
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