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| Belgian opposition calling for PM resignation |
| 2008-12-20 |
| (SomaliNet) Belgium's parliament has ordered a probe into allegations that associates of Prime Minister Yves Leterme tried to interfere in a lawsuit regarding the sale of insurance group Fortis to French bank BNP Paribas. The move comes after Belgian media reported that Mr Leterme's aides pressured the public prosecutor. The opposition is calling for the prime minister's resignation. Mr Leterme has acknowledged there were contacts but denied any wrongdoing. On Friday, a court in Brussels ordered the sale of Fortis to BNP Paribas to be suspended on the grounds that shareholders had to be consulted first. The Belgian government is appealing against the ruling. |
| Posted by:Fred |