The five-party “Arizona” coalition has been deadlocked for months over about €10 billion in savings by 2029, needed to bring the deficit within EU rules.
The King has not accepted the resignation.
He warned that Belgium cannot afford a prolonged crisis, will consult the coalition party leaders from Tuesday, and will meet De Wever again on Friday.
Belgium’s deficit stood at about 5.2% of GDP in 2025, and its public debt is above 108%.
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