Federal budget negotiations have stalled again, despite Prime Minister Bart De Wever's continued bilateral discussions on his new proposal. The latest Riziv figures, which project a decrease in long-term sick individuals by 2029, are now influencing the talks. Several parties, including Vooruit, CD&V, and Les Engagés, are reportedly still finding issues with the current budget proposal.

De Morgen: New Riziv figures put budget talks in sharp focus: number of long-term sick…

New figures from the Riziv (National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance) are putting pressure on budget negotiations, with projections suggesting a decrease in the number of long-term sick individuals by 2029.

HLN: Budget Talks Stall Again, But De Wever Continues Negotiations: 'Vooruit, CD&V…

Belgian budget negotiations have stalled once more, though Bart De Wever is persisting in talks, with several parties reportedly facing issues with the current proposal.

De Morgen: After his new budget proposal: De Wever holds bilateral meetings this afternoon

Following his latest proposal concerning the budget, Bart De Wever is scheduled to hold further bilateral discussions later today.

Defense Minister Theo Francken, a member of the N-VA, has emphasized the need to scale up and coordinate efforts within the defense sector, proposing the creation of a new version of the Gendarmerie.

De Morgen: Live - 'It is necessary to scale up and coordinate': Defense Minister Francken…

Defense Minister Francken has expressed the need to increase and coordinate efforts, proposing a new version of the Gendarmerie.

School administrations across Belgium are encountering significant difficulties in finding suitable replacements for absent teachers. The process is complicated by the fact that management teams cannot simply hire the first available candidate.

La Libre: Challenges in Replacing Absent Teachers in Belgium

The article discusses the difficulties faced by school administrations in Belgium when trying to find replacements for absent teachers, noting that a management team cannot simply hire the first available person.

A shopkeeper in Anderlecht has publicly protested against the pervasive presence of drug dealers and addicts in the Square Robert Pequeur area, highlighting growing concerns about public safety and drug-related issues in the neighborhood.

RTBF: An Anderlecht Resident Denounces Drug Dealing and Addiction Near Square Robert…

A shopkeeper in Anderlecht is protesting against the presence of drug dealers and addicts in the Square Robert Pequeur area.

A new podcast titled 'Ghosts of the White March' has been launched, revisiting the historical significance and impact of Belgium's largest citizen march, 30 years after the event took place.

RTBF: 'Ghosts of the White March': New Podcast Recounts Belgium's Largest Citizen…

A new podcast titled 'Ghosts of the White March' revisits the history of Belgium's largest citizen march, marking 30 years since the event.

According to a column by economist Paul De Grauwe, significant reductions in corporate tax rates have inadvertently created strong incentives for companies to strategically benefit from these lower tax structures.

De Morgen: Strong drops in corporate tax have created incentives to benefit from low taxes

A column by Paul De Grauwe discusses how significant reductions in corporate tax have stimulated initiatives to take advantage of these lower tax rates.

A new report sheds light on the often-unseen challenges faced by women living in social housing, describing their experiences as an 'invisible double burden' that adds to their daily struggles.

RTBF: 'You're a Woman, You're a Weak Point': The Invisible Double Burden of Women in…

This report highlights the unseen challenges faced by women residing in social housing, describing it as an 'invisible double burden'.