Belgium's King Philippe (L) shakes hands with Flemish right-wing party (N-VA) President Bart De Wever after coalition talks at the Royal Palace in Brussels May 27, 2014. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's King Philippe appointed Flemish separatist leader Bart De Wever on Tuesday to lead talks to form a government although his chances of getting French-speaking parties to work with him look limited.
De Wever's N-VA was the big winner in a parliamentary election on Sunday, securing a third of the vote in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, which the party ultimately wants to break free from Belgium.
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