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King Filip Rejects Resignation of Prime Minister De Wever, Budget Talks Resume

After a meeting with the king, Prime Minister Bart De Wever has been tasked with resuming negotiations on the budget.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation to King Filip on Monday after failed coalition negotiations regarding the budget for 2027. However, the king rejected De Wever's resignation, as confirmed by multiple sources, including the royal palace. The king will ask De Wever to make another attempt at reaching a budget agreement, hoping to save the current government.

King Filip received De Wever and stated that Belgium cannot afford a prolonged political crisis. He tasked the prime minister with immediately resuming budget negotiations. This move responds to the earlier situation in which the prime minister informed the king about the insurmountable issues within the government.

According to reports, the king has considered the draft demands for the resignation and since then, De Wever will need to intensify his efforts to reach a consensus. Within the N-VA, there is talk of 'the last dance', where they must do their utmost to achieve an agreement.

Various party leaders have expressed their support in recent weeks and have met with the king. This indicates a collective will to continue negotiations and potentially safeguard the government's stability. The king seems to be picking up on this signal, which supports the decision not to accept the resignation.

According to HLN, political journalist Fleur Mees states that there are no signs that De Wever is to leave. The king has indicated that he expects strict adherence to the preparations for the budget agreement.

De Wever now has until November 16 to continue negotiations. This would increase the chances for the government to reach a workable agreement, thereby determining Belgium's course in this budget.

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