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Wallonia refuses additional federal budget contribution as Belgium seeks €10B savings
Le SoirLO·BE·2 days ago
Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that Belgium's federal budget requires 'bold choices' to find €10 billion in savings without stalling economic growth, citing low growth, high debt, and the international context as a 'perfect storm'. The statement signals potential austerity measures, though specifics remain undefined.