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New Belgian government to be sworn in Oct. 11


    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's new federal government, a centre-right coalition of liberals, Christian Democrats and a Flemish regional party, will be sworn in on Saturday, the Royal Palace said on Wednesday.

    French-speaking liberal Charles Michel, 38, is set to become prime minister after the incoming ruling coalition concluded marathon talks to settle the budget late on Tuesday.

    (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alastair Macdonald)