It was succeeded by a permanent government led by CD&V leader Yves Leterme.
[4] Under the interim Government deal, it was understood that Yves Leterme will take over the post of Prime Minister no later than 23 March.
Social security benefits will be increased, and businesses will see their shift work costs reduced.
A national security plan is proposed, and the Treaty of Lisbon will see a quick ratification.
[6][7] One of the first actions of the newly installed government was to raise the Belgian security level in response to a possible Islamic terrorist threat.