Published 05:22 IST, March 17th 2020

Belgium: Other political parties to support caretaker PM Sophie Wilmès to fight COVID-19

After 15 months of struggle over forming a government, Belgium's political parties have agreed to provide special powers to the caretaker PM to fight COVID-19

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After 15 months of struggle over forming a government, Belgium's conflicting political parties have reportedly agreed to provide special powers to fight coronavirus pandemic to a mirity ministration led by current caretaker Prime Minister, Sophie Wilmès. According to reports, Wilmes was officially minated King Philippe on March 16 to form a government, first time a woman has been given task in Belgium’s 190-year history. As per international news media reports, federal parliament is expected to approve deal in a confidence vote on Thursday. 

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Wilmes effort to fight COVID-19

Wilmès tweeted that her governmental team appreciated great responsibility conferred on it while anuncing breakthrough. She wrote, " government team in place appreciates great responsibility given to it by this evening's agreement. sense of duty drives us. will to work in interest of all Belgians also. This great union is up to challenges of moment. #Coronavirus #Begov"

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Wilmes to be supported by or parties

As per reports, Wilmes Belgium's first female prime minister has been leing a caretaker ministration since last October, after previous government collapsed in December 2018. Wilmès government, composed of two liberal and one Christian Democratic party,  will w be supported by seven or parties across political spectrum, to fight against vel coronavirus. 

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05:22 IST, March 17th 2020