Flemish Nationalists Surge in Belgian Elections: De Croo's Liberals Suffer Major Setback

Flemish nationalist parties dominated the Belgian general elections, while Prime Minister Alexander De Croo's liberal party faced a significant defeat. The New Flemish Alliance retained its leading position, and complex coalition talks are expected. Irregularities, including underage voting, were reported.

Flemish nationalist parties emerged as dominant forces in Belgium's general elections on Sunday, marking a significant setback for Prime Minister Alexander De Croo's liberal party. With coalition talks now on the horizon, Belgium faces a challenging political landscape.

Despite predictions favoring the far-right Vlaams Belang party to become the primary political entity, the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) maintained its top position with 22 percent of the votes, according to provisional Interior ministry results. Vlaams Belang secured the second spot at 17.5 percent, while the Socialist Voruit party garnered 10.5 percent.

De Croo's party fared poorly, managing less than 7 percent of the votes, trailing behind the far-left. In response, De Croo acknowledged the defeat, stating, "This is a very difficult evening for us, we have lost."

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