Belgium’s king rejects prime minister’s resignation, tells coalition to resume budget talks
The palace said the five-party coalition pledged concessions after talks stalled over a budget plan that must close a €10 billion gap by 2029.
- On Friday, King Philippe rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever's resignation and sent the governing coalition back to work on Belgium's long-running budget crisis.
- De Wever handed in his resignation on Monday after budget talks broke down, as he struggles to broker a 2027 spending agreement before Dec. 31.
- Belgium's debt is forecast to rise to 110% of gross domestic product this year, while proposed spending cuts and a VAT increase face opposition from the Reformist Movement.
- Following consultations with party leaders, the Palace announced leaders "reaffirmed their determination to reach an agreement" and committed to making concessions; De Wever must report back on Nov. 16.
- Amid the budget crisis, growing student protests and frequent strikes, including several "national action days" led by unions, underscore broader social unrest as the King demands resolution.
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The Belgian Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, was received this Friday 6 November in the morning in court by King Philippe. The country was suspended on the result of this appointment. The Belgian king finally handed down his verdict: the resignation presented Monday 2 November by Bart De Wever is refused. The federal government therefore remains in place for the moment.
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Belgium's king rejects prime minister's resignation, tells coalition to resume budget talks
Belgium’s King Philippe has rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Bart De Wever and sent him back to work on a long-running budget crisis.
The King of Belgium rejected on Friday the resignation of Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who will resume discussions in his coalition to try to find a compromise on the budget, France Presse transmits. King Filip "decided to reject the resignation of the Prime Minister and asked him to resume budgetary negotiations from now on. The Prime Minister will again present a report [...] The Article of the King of Belgium rejected the resignation of Prim…
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