🧵 1. Luxembourg's liberal government led by PM Bettel lost its majority in Sunday's election, requiring the formation of a new coalition government. #world
🧵 1. Luxembourg's liberal government led by PM Bettel lost its majority in Sunday's election, requiring the formation of a new coalition government. #world
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🧵 5. Despite the setback, Bettel remains confident that his party will play a role in the new government. Discussions to form the coalition are set to begin today.
🧵 3. The conservative Christian Social People's Party (CSV) won the same number of seats as in 2018, giving them the opportunity to choose a coalition partner after a decade in opposition.
🧵 2. This outcome could reshape Luxembourg's political landscape, as the left-wing coalition of Liberals, Socialists, and Greens fell short of reaching a majority.
🧵 4. The Democratic Party (DP) led by Bettel, the first openly gay prime minister in Luxembourg, secured the second strongest position. Talks will decide the coalition partner, possibly the Socialists.