Belgium has a new prime minister whose political purpose was long to break up the nation, gut the state structures and give ever more autonomy to his northern Flanders at the cost of everyone else.

Dutch-speaking conservative has vowed to crack down on immigration; pulls together five parties to form majority coalition after seven months of negotiations

Notably, Bart De Wever was sworn in as Belgium's new prime minister following months of painstaking negotiations to form a coalition that moves the country further to the right, Euro News reported. On Monday, Bart De Wever took the oath to lead the country in front of King Philippe.

VA party succeeds Alexander De Croo, who has remained in office as a caretaker since the June elections last year. De Wever will join his fellow European Union leaders at a summit in Brussels later Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Bart De Wever on assuming office. He also expressed his eagerness to work closely with De Wever to strengthen the relationship between India and Belgium,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Bart De Wever on taking over as the new leader of Belgium.

More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever. View on euronews