- Belgium’s 2026 federal budget debate centers on a proposed increase of the standard VAT rate from 21% to 22%.
- The government has extended budget discussions until Christmas.
- The proposal has caused a crisis within the ruling coalition, with the MR party blocking the VAT hike.
- There are also talks of merging the 6% and 12% reduced VAT rates into a single 9% rate, raising taxes on some goods.
Source: vatcalc.com
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