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The Belgian king has yet to accept his prime minister's resignation (Photo: EUobserver)

Belgian PM resigns as divided country thrown into fresh crisis

Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his resignation to the divided country's king following failure to reach agreement between the governing parties on a reform of the state.

The Christian Democrat Mr Leterme had set himself a deadline of 15 July to reach an agreement between the five French and Flemish-speaking parties in his fractious coalition on a devolution of powers to the regions.

"Despite all efforts and perseverance, the prime minister believes the foreseen de...

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The Belgian king has yet to accept his prime minister's resignation (Photo: EUobserver)

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