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Belgium: King and negotiator discuss next steps — FrontPages.eu, November 06, 2026

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Prime Minister Bart De Wever is meeting with King Philippe today to discuss the federal government's future, following De Wever's offer of resignation earlier this week after budget talks collapsed. The King had deferred his decision until Friday, consulting with coalition party leaders throughout the week. De Wever has hinted at a willingness to remain in office if a credible budget can be secured. In other key domestic news, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a controversial new housing law concerning home invasions after an extensive overnight debate. Meanwhile, a report highlighted concerns over the Belgian government's reliance on American technology giants for municipal email services. Separately, parents at a Thier-à-Liège school have reported sexual assaults among children, accusing adults of ignoring the incidents. In legal news, Gilles Viaene was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for murder, with Marjorie Brizard receiving a ten-year sentence in the same case.

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Prime Minister Bart De Wever is holding a crucial meeting with King Philippe today to address the federal political crisis, specifically De Wever's offer of resignation following the collapse of budget negotiations. The King had withheld his decision on the resignation until today, engaging in consultations with leaders of the coalition parties throughout the week. De Wever has indicated a desire to continue in his role if a stable budget can be achieved.

La Libre: Federal political crisis: what will the King decide?

Belgium is facing a federal political crisis, and the King's decision on the matter is anticipated.

RTBF: Bart De Wever meets the King amid federal political crisis

Bart De Wever is expected at the Royal Palace on Friday to discuss potential scenarios for resolving the federal political crisis.

RTBF: Direct: Political crisis in federal government, Bart De Wever expected at the…

A political crisis is unfolding in the federal government, with Bart De Wever scheduled to visit the Royal Palace.

De Morgen: Interview: 'I am genuinely surprised by the Prime Minister's approach'

Bart Maddens and Pascal Delwit express surprise regarding the Prime Minister's strategy.

De Morgen: Column: Bart De Wever Possesses Immense Qualities, but Negotiation Isn't Among…

Noël Slangen questions how Vooruit and Les Engagés could agree to difficult measures when the most vocal opponent had already secured concessions.

HLN: 'The Weaver is in trouble with a dangerous triangle of parties': how to proceed?

A political crisis is unfolding as 'The Weaver' faces a difficult situation involving a triangle of political parties, raising questions about the next steps.

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives has approved a contentious law regarding home invasions after an extended overnight debate. The legislation, inspired by Arizona's laws, was passed following ten hours of discussion.

De Morgen: Belgian Parliament Approves Controversial Housing Law After All-Night Debate…

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a contentious law concerning home invasions after an extensive overnight debate, while Bart De Wever is scheduled to meet with the king again.

La Libre: Home visits: controversial Arizona text adopted after ten hours of debate

A controversial law concerning home visits, inspired by Arizona's legislation, has been approved after a ten-hour debate in the Belgian Chamber.

RTBF: Chamber approves law on home visits

The Chamber of Representatives has approved legislation concerning home visits.

Gilles Viaene, identified as Esekia's father, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for murder. In the same case, Marjorie Brizard, the mother, received a ten-year sentence.

RTBF: Assizes of Hainaut: Gilles Viaene, Esekia's father, sentenced to 21 years for…

Gilles Viaene, the father of Esekia, has been sentenced to twenty-one years of imprisonment for murder, while Marjorie Brizard, the mother, received a ten-year sentence.

Parents at the Thier-à-Liège school are alleging that sexual assaults have occurred between children and are accusing adults of having overlooked these incidents.

RTBF: At Thier-à-Liège school, parents denounce sexual assaults between children

Parents at the Thier-à-Liège school are reporting sexual assaults among children and accuse adults of having ignored the incidents.

A new report reveals that a significant majority of Belgian municipalities, nine out of ten, utilize Microsoft or Google for their email services. This raises concerns about the government's excessive dependence on American technology and the potential risks of losing access to municipal communications.

De Morgen: Belgian Government's Dependence on American Tech Giants Exposed as…

A report highlights that nine out of ten Belgian municipalities use Microsoft or Google for their email, raising concerns about government over-reliance on American technology and the potential loss of access to municipal emails.

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