On the basis of the elements provided during these discussions, the King accepted the resignation of Messrs Bart De Wever and Paul Magnette this Tuesday at the beginning of the afternoon.
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The King instructed Egbert Lachaert (Open VLD) to take the necessary initiatives allowing the establishment of a government which relies on a large majority in parliament.
He will make a first report to the King on August 28.
MM. Magnette and De Wever made their final report to the King on Monday and tendered their resignation. The King held his decision under advisement and had begun a round of consultation with party presidents.
