Over €735 billion in debtBelgium PM set to resign following failed budget talks: local media

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Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever is set to offer his resignation to King Philippe after budget talks failed overnight.
Flemish nationalist party N-VA leader and Antwerp mayor Bart De Wever attends the presentation of the political agreement to form a new coalition to govern the city of Antwerp, on December 14, 2024.
Flemish nationalist party N-VA leader and Antwerp mayor Bart De Wever attends the presentation of the political agreement to form a new coalition to govern the city of Antwerp, on December 14, 2024.
© Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK / BELGA / AFP

Local media are reporting that Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever is set to offer his letter of resignation to King Philippe of Belgium. The nation's debt is currently over €735 billion, which is 110% of its GDP.

According to VRT, De Wever will meet the King at around 9.30am, a day after failed budget talks with his cabinet.

This is a developing story and more information will follow.

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