Belgian government decides on major reforms just before going on holiday

The federal government of PM Bart De Wever (N-VA) is still undecided over several major reforms, which have to be decided before the holidays. The Chamber has already approved the limitation on the duration of unemployment. A tax reform, a financial reform in health care, a reform of the pension system, and labour market reforms are still on the table.

De Wever has the ambition to push through important socio-economic reforms, to make Belgium more competitive and to reduce the burden on the public finances in the longer term. His coalition partners seem close to a deal after negotiating all night from Thursday to Friday.

Belgian government races against the clock to reach summer deal

As the clock ticks down to the national holiday on 21 July, prime minister Bart De Wever’s coalition is racing to finalise a summer deal that ties together several sensitive reform dossiers. But key stumbling blocks still remain.

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On Monday, Belgium has its national holiday.

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