Alexander De Croo (L), head of Belgium's Flemish liberal party (Open VLD), Laurette Onkelinx (C), member of Belgium's French-speaking Socialists (PS) and Elio Di Rupo (C) head of Belgium's French-speaking Socialists (PS), who has been tasked by Belgium's King Albert to lead coalition talks, pose for a family photo after a joint news conference in Brussels November 27, 2011. Parties negotiating a coalition agreement reached a deal on the 2012 budget on Saturday, clearing the last major obstacle to the formation of a new government more than 18 months after elections were held. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS)