Watchdog questions Belgium’s finances

The solidity of Belgium’s public finances was called into question on the 27 July 2010 after an independent budget watchdog challenged the government’s tax revenue forecasts and warned of higher budget deficits.

The leaked report from the federal government’s monitoring committee raises questions as to whether Belgium can meet commitments to bring its public finances in line with eurozone budget rules.

ESO: Background information: Belgian general election, 2010 http://www.europeansources.info/record/belgian-general-election-2010/

ESO: Background information: Inertia complicates Belgian debt fears http://www.europeansources.info/record/inertia-complicates-belgian-debt-fears/

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