Latest news in Belgium? September 29th, 2026
29-09-2026
Key news developments in Belgium as of September 29, 2026, include:
Flemish Budget Negotiations: The core of the Flemish government is continuing intense budget talks, working to find between 1.6 billion and 1.9 billion euros in savings as coalition parties review updated fiscal proposals and calculations.
Federal Fiscal and Legal Overhauls: Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s federal government is pressing forward with broad structural reforms and high-stakes negotiations to implement major spending adjustments. Meanwhile, legal and commercial sectors continue adapting to the newly introduced Belgian Criminal Code.
Security and Military Presence: Following a recently approved federal extension, military personnel continue to support local police by patrolling strategic transit hubs and metro stations in Brussels.
Sports: In international football, the Belgian national team recently faced a tight 1-0 defeat against France in the UEFA Nations League, highlighted by a late goal from Michael Olise.