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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3938
  • 02 Nov 2026
  • 34 min

Is the prime minister of Belgium the first domino to fall?

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3938
  • 34 min

Bart de Wever has resigned as Belgium’s debt rises and budget talks collapse. With many centrist European leaders in a similar position, will he be the first of many? Then: we head to Texas for an update on the midterm elections.

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  • Chris Cermak

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