Which political parties won the most seats in Belgium’s 2010 election?

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In the June 2010 federal election in Belgium, the two parties that emerged as the primary winners were:

  • New Flemish Alliance (N-VA): This separatist party finished in first place, securing 27 seats after a gain of 19 seats.12
  • Socialist Party (French-speaking): This party added 6 seats to its total, reaching 26 seats.12

Following these results, the country experienced a prolonged period of political deadlock, lasting more than a year, as the various parties struggled to form a coalition government.12