New government appointed

The end of Belgium's crisis?

On December 6, 2011, the Belgian government formation reached a conclusion, with Elio di Rupo as Prime Minister. The conclusion to all this internal turmoil came after 541 days of attempts and resignations, amidst the dissatisfaction of the Belgian people and under the threat of a separation of Belgium... full story


By ROXANA CIUPARIU
from Bucharest, ROMANIA


Elections

Center-left wins power in Croatia, Slovenian poll delivers surprise

A center-left coalition is set to take power from Croatia's conservatives, as voters punish the ruling party over perceived corruption. Meanwhile, voters in neighboring Slovenia delivered a shock for the status-quo... full story


By RICHARD CONNOR
Story from Deutsche Welle