The King of Belgium refused to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Bart de Weber and demanded an immediate resumption of budget negotiations, the press service of the Royal Palace reported. "His Majesty the King received Prime Minister Bart de Weber in audience at the Royal Palace. After negotiations with the chairman of the five parties of the ruling majority, the king noted the willingness of each of them to complete the negotiations on the budget as soon as possible. They all confirmed their determination to reach agreement on a sustainable fiscal path for the next three years. The King also received an official commitment from the five Speakers whose parties are ready to make concessions to reach an agreement within the government. The King emphasized the need to find a fair balance between maintaining social cohesion and stimulating economic growth. Each chairman pledged a willingness to compromise and a sense of responsibility to achieve this goal. Based on these circumstances, the King decided to postpone the Prime Minister's resignation and asked him to immediately resume the budget negotiations. The Prime Minister will report back to the King on Monday, November 16."

The King of Belgium refused to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Bart de Weber and demanded an immediate resumption of budget negotiations, the press service of the Royal Palace reported. "His Majesty the King received Prime Minister Bart de Weber in audience at the Royal Palace. After negotiations with the chairman of the five parties of the ruling majority, the king noted the willingness of each of them to complete the negotiations on the budget as soon as possible. They all confirmed their determination to reach agreement on a sustainable fiscal path for the next three years. The King also received an official commitment from the five Speakers whose parties are ready to make concessions to reach an agreement within the government. The King emphasized the need to find a fair balance between maintaining social cohesion and stimulating economic growth. Each chairman pledged a willingness to compromise and a sense of responsibility to achieve this goal. Based on these circumstances, the King decided to postpone the Prime Minister's resignation and asked him to immediately resume the budget negotiations. The Prime Minister will report back to the King on Monday, November 16."