The military expenditures have drained Belgium's budget. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has submitted his resignation to King Philippe after the coalition budget negotiations failed. However, the monarch has not yet made a decision. De Wever and his coalition partners failed to reach an agreement on raising 10 billion euros by 2029. One of the reasons for the financial difficulties is the increase in military spending, which authorities must choose between cutting social programs or raising taxes. The king intends to hold consultations with party leaders to assess the government's chances for the future.

The military expenditures have drained Belgium's budget. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has submitted his resignation to King Philippe after the coalition budget negotiations failed. However, the monarch has not yet made a decision. De Wever and his coalition partners failed to reach an agreement on raising 10 billion euros by 2029. One of the reasons for the financial difficulties is the increase in military spending, which authorities must choose between cutting social programs or raising taxes. The king intends to hold consultations with party leaders to assess the government's chances for the future.