Belgium faces potential federal shutdown as budget deadline looms

Belgium's Arizona coalition has until December 31 to pass the 2027 federal budget, but negotiations are stalled. If no budget is approved, federal public services could shut down, echoing a US-style government shutdown, with unpaid agents and halted benefits. The situation is developing, with a restricted council of ministers meeting this Wednesday to attempt progress.

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