De Wever meets King amid federal political crisis
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Prime Minister Bart De Wever is meeting with King Philippe today to discuss the federal government's future, following De Wever's offer of resignation earlier this week after budget talks collapsed. The King had deferred his decision until Friday, consulting with coalition party leaders throughout the week. De Wever has hinted at a willingness to remain in office if a credible budget can be secured.
In other key domestic news, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a controversial new housing law concerning home invasions after an extensive overnight debate. Meanwhile, a report highlighted concerns over the Belgian government's reliance on American technology giants for municipal email services.
Separately, parents at a Thier-à-Liège school have reported sexual assaults among children, accusing adults of ignoring the incidents. In legal news, Gilles Viaene was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for murder, with Marjorie Brizard receiving a ten-year sentence in the same case.