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Belgian MR leader Bouchez threatens to leave coalition over budget austerity demands
Le SoirLO·BE·about 4 hours ago
BNP Paribas Fortis CEO pushes back against a proposed new bank tax in Belgium's federal budget, arguing the sector already contributes €6.4B annually. The comment signals potential friction between the government and financial sector over fiscal policy, with implications for bank profitability and lending.