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Who appointed Wilmès to lead a caretaker government after the 2019 federal election?

  • King Albert II

  • King Philippe

  • King Baudouin

  • King Leopold III

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King Philippe, the reigning monarch of Belgium, played a crucial role in appointing Sophie Wilmès as the caretaker prime minister following the 2019 federal election. This decision was made after the previous government led by Charles Michel collapsed due to internal disagreements. King Philippe's appointment of Wilmès allowed for the temporary continuation of essential government functions while negotiations were underway to form a new, stable coalition.
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