World · 15 h ago
Belgian prime minister offers to resign as budget talks collapse
Bart De Wever handed his resignation to King Philippe on Monday. The king has not said whether he accepts it and is meeting the five coalition party leaders.
Extra savings sought
10 billion euros
Talks failed over a further 10 billion euros in savings, through spending cuts or tax increases, to 2029.
What we know
- Deficit above 5% of GDP
- Debt just over 110% of GDP
Not yet
- Will the king accept the resignation?
- Friday: new audience with De Wever
Belgium's deficit is above 5 per cent of GDP and its debt just over 110 per cent, and the king warned against a prolonged political crisis.
