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The front page of De Standaard focuses on Belgian politics, particularly issues surrounding the Flemish government's budget and related disagreements. It also includes a review of a documentary about the Gaza conflict and a story on aircraft noise pollution in Belgium.
Flemish Minister for the Budget, Ben Weyts, has admitted to a calculation error, prompting the Flemish government to reconvene. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions regarding the budget.
To balance the budget, the Flemish government must implement measures affecting citizens and potentially reversing previous policy decisions.
Coalition partner Vooruit is no longer supporting the Flemish government's budget agreement, feeling misled by Finance Minister Ben Weyts due to a lack of crucial information.
The planned increase in registration fees is expected to slow down the real estate market at a time when it needs support.
In this podcast, political editor Jan-Frederik Abbeloos discusses the Flemish government's struggles with its image and budget negotiations, questioning whether Minister-President Diependaele can explain the government's financial decisions.
The documentary 'Naza' features Israeli soldiers calmly detailing their actions in Gaza, recounting how they killed Palestinians with chilling precision.
Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke has failed to meet the October 1st deadline for presenting measures to reduce noise pollution from Brussels Airport.
