Belgian PM De Wever's budget starting note draws fire from coalition partners MR, Les Engagés

At the first kern meeting on the 2026 federal budget, PM Bart De Wever's starting note was sharply criticized by coalition partners MR and Les Engagés as 'unbalanced' and 'indigestible'. The criticism signals early friction within the Arizona coalition over fiscal priorities, potentially complicating budget negotiations. The outcome remains uncertain as talks are at an initial stage.