Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has presented his resignation to the King after negotiations over the national budget broke down, EL PAÍS reports. The failure of the budget talks has plunged the government into crisis, according to the same outlet.
News of the resignation was carried by several Spanish outlets, including El Confidencial, 20Minutos and ABC, all reporting that De Wever submitted his resignation following the unsuccessful budget negotiations. EL PAÍS framed the development as a crisis within the Belgian government.
The reports, published on Monday, did not provide details on what caused the talks to fail or on the specific points of disagreement between the parties involved. They also gave no indication of how the King might respond to the resignation offer.
The resignation marks a significant political moment for Belgium, though the available reporting does not set out what happens to the government or its budget plans if the resignation is accepted.
What to watch next: whether the King accepts De Wever's resignation, and whether Belgium's parties attempt to restart budget negotiations or move toward new elections.