The Brussels government has finalized its budget agreement for 2027, which includes measures such as offering 0% interest loans for renovations and an increase in the price of Stib public transport tickets. This agreement resolves previous discussions that had reached a stalemate.

RTBF: Brussels Budget 2027: 0% Renovation Loans, Circulation Tax, and Housing Plans

The Brussels region's 2027 budget will include 0% renovation loans, a circulation tax, and new housing policies.

La Libre: Brussels government reaches budget agreement: increase in Stib ticket price…

The Brussels government has finalized its budget agreement, which includes raising the price of the Stib public transport ticket and offering a 0% interest loan for renovations.

The federal government, under Prime Minister Bart De Wever, is reportedly considering budget cuts that could specifically affect vulnerable patients known as BIMs. Meanwhile, the Flemish government continues to face challenges over austerity measures, with discussions highlighting generational perspectives on the impact of these policies. Prime Minister De Wever has also proposed a significant VAT reform ahead of budget discussions.

La Libre: Who are the vulnerable patients behind the BIM that the government might make…

The Belgian government is considering making budget cuts that could affect vulnerable patients known as BIMs.

De Morgen: Three generations on Flemish austerity: 'Making it impossible for young…

Generational perspectives on Flemish austerity measures question how difficult these policies make life for young families.

De Standaard: Water over budget cuts remains deep, but De Wever keeps government together

A looming crisis was averted over the weekend, but the path to a 10 billion euro budget consolidation remains challenging due to significant divergences.

HLN: Calm before the budget storm: De Wever proposes major VAT reform with exceptions

Ahead of budget discussions, Bart De Wever is proposing a significant reform to VAT, including exceptions for new construction and the hospitality sector.

There are growing concerns in Belgium regarding the allocation of green electricity, as datacenters currently consume 4% of the country's electricity, a figure projected to triple by 2035. This raises questions about whether this energy could be better utilized for industry and households.

De Standaard: Belgian green electricity reserved for American datacenters? 'It amounts to…

Datacenters currently consume 4% of Belgium's electricity, a figure projected to triple by 2035, raising questions about whether this energy could be better used for industry and households.

A mother has reported a sexual assault involving her daughter at a school, alleging a lack of supervision by the school staff.

RTBF: Girl Victim of Sexual Assault at School; Mother Denounces Lack of Supervision

A mother has reported a sexual assault on her daughter at school, alleging a failure of supervision by school staff.

Malick Fofana, a winger for Premier League club Sunderland, and Koni De Winter, a centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan, will not be included in the Belgian national team, the Red Devils', squad for their upcoming match against France in Paris.

HLN: Live: Malick Fofana and Koni De Winter out of Red Devils squad

Malick Fofana and Koni De Winter will not be in the squad for the Red Devils' match against France in Paris, with the likely lineup detailed in the live blog.