Flemish Government Finalizes Budget Agreement for 2026
The Flemish government has reached an agreement on next year’s budget, with Minister-President Matthias Diependaele (N-VA) announcing the conclusion of discussions on X. “We have just reached an important agreement after lengthy but constructive budget discussions. Flanders is looking ambitiously to the future,” reports 24brussels.
In recent days, the Flemish government sought to secure €1.5 billion to achieve a balanced budget by 2027, marking an ambitious goal for the administration. A key point of contention was the proposed increase in health insurance premiums, which will rise by approximately €35 to €100 per year for most residents starting in 2026.
With the budget agreement finalized, Diependaele is poised to deliver his “September Declaration” in the Flemish Parliament on Monday afternoon.
As this agreement unfolds, attention now turns to the federal government, which must finalize its own budget, likely involving larger cuts. Other regional governments also still need to present their budget plans in the coming weeks.
#FlandersNewsService | Matthias Diependaele © BELGA PHOTO JONAS D’HOLLANDER
