Belgian Plan Bureau warns deficit, aging costs squeeze federal fiscal room

Belgium's Bureau du Plan, echoing the OECD, warns that population aging and higher interest rates sharply reduce the state's fiscal capacity, with the federal level (Entity I) carrying most of the deficit. The report highlights structural spending pressures, particularly social security, limiting government maneuver. This reinforces concerns about Belgium's fiscal sustainability and potential pressure for consolidation.

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