Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander DeCroo, announced his resignation after the defeat of his party, the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open Vld), in the European elections, Paralel.Az reports citing Nova News.

"Tomorrow I will resign as prime minister", announced De Croo.

With almost 90 percent of votes counted, Open Vld is currently at 5,9 percent of the vote in the federal election. “But the Liberals are strong, we will return,” the prime minister added.

In Belgium it is common for the prime minister to resign after the elections, to make it easier for the king to convene consultations to form a new government. The prime minister should however retain his interim position.