Belgian government crisis looms as budget talks collapse, De Tijd reports

Belgian government crisis looms as budget talks collapse, De Tijd reports

The Belgian government early ​on Monday again ​failed to reach ‌an agreement ​on next year's budget, triggering a possible government crisis as Prime Minister Bart ‌De Wever is likely to offer his resignation, Belgian newspaper De Tijd reported.

The government has been arguing for months ‌over €10 billion ($11.2 billion) in budget cuts and tax increases ‌De Wever says are needed to keep state finances in check.

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