After months of intense negotiations, Belgium is set to take a dramatic turn in its foreign policy - no unilateral Palestinian state recognition and Hezbollah labeled a terror group.
After nearly eight months of political deadlock and intense negotiations, Belgium is on the brink of forming a new government.
The upcoming coalition, led by five parties, leans center-right and marks a dramatic shift in the country’s stance toward Israel and the Middle East. Under the new agreement, Belgium is set to adopt a neutral position on Jerusalem and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a stark contrast to the hostility exhibited by the previous administration, which was one of Israel’s most vocal European critics.
Incoming Prime Minister Bart De Wever is slated to meet King Philippe on Monday to receive his formal appointment, followed by a presentation of his agenda to Parliament on Tuesday. By Thursday, lawmakers will vote on the new government, with current projections indicating the coalition will secure the backing of 81 out of 150 members.