Belgium's Budget Agreement: A Step Towards Financial Stability

Belgiums government successfully reaches budget agreement, narrowly avoiding political crisis. Prime Minister Bart De Wevers center-right coalition strikes multi-year deal to close nine point two billion euro budget gap by 2029. Deal includes increased excise duties on natural gas, higher prices for recreational items, and a ten euro flight ticket hike. No general increase in value-added tax, but a two-euro tax on packages from non-European online stores. Agreement finalized amidst three-day general strike, aiming to stabilize finances and address long-standing economic challenges.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.