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Belgian PM 'quits' over bank row Belgian PM proposes resignation
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Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank.Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank.
Earlier Justice Minister Jo Vandeurzen quit after Belgium's highest court said the government had tried to influence a court ruling on the Fortis case. The proposal is being discussed at an emergency cabinet meeting.
Judges last week blocked the government's bailout and sale of its stake in Fortis to French bank BNP. But correspondents say that even if Mr Leterme offers his resignation, King Albert II may not accept it.
They said shareholders in the company must be allowed a say. Earlierm Justice Minister Jo Vandeurzen quit after Belgium's highest court said the government had tried to influence a court ruling on the Fortis case.
Judges last week blocked the government's bail-out and sale of its stake in Fortis to French bank BNP.
They said shareholders in the company must be allowed a say in the deal.
"The prime minister has proposed the resignation of his government," said spokesman Peter Poulussen, as an emergency cabinet meeting was called.