The right-wing N-VA party quit the government after Michel sought parliamentary approval to support the global migration deal against its wishes, branding his minority government “the Marrakech coalition,” after the city where the agreement was signed just over a week ago. Key points: Mr Michel quit due to ongoing upheaval within his minority Government over the signing of UN's migration treaty

The PM went to see the Belgian King, who is "withholding his decision" on what steps to take next

The right-wing N-VA party quit the Government coalition just over a week ago

Mr Michel told Belgian MPs: "I am taking the decision to offer my resignation.
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel submits the resignation of his cabinet to King Philippe, after the biggest party in his coalition, the New Flemish Alliance, formally quit on 9 December over the government's support for the Global Compact for Migration. The King is withholding his decision.