#52026SC02012026 Country Report on Belgium’s Economy, Jobs and Public Finances
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The report assesses Belgium’s economic outlook and highlights pressure points for policy makers: slower growth, higher inflation, weak employment participation in some groups and regions, and rising public debt. It is not a binding law, but it shapes EU recommendations on Belgium’s budget, labour market and structural reforms. Businesses should watch the fiscal and economic signals closely. The Commission expects weaker domestic demand, energy-driven inflation, and continuing pressure on public finances, which may lead to tighter spending controls, reforms to ageing-related costs and subsidies, and measures aimed at increasing employment.
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Key Changes
- Projects Belgium’s GDP growth at 0.7% in 2026, with weaker domestic demand and continued exposure to external shocks.
- Highlights inflation pressure from higher energy prices, with inflation expected to reach 3.4% in 2026.
- Calls attention to rising deficits and debt, with further fiscal consolidation needed to put public debt on a downward path.