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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever remains in office after King Philippe rejected his resignation following budget negotiation failures. The king's decision came after commitments from coalition leaders to seek a compromise. The political crisis arose from disagreements over Belgium's 2027 budget and austerity measures aimed at saving €10 billion by 2029. De Wever leads a coalition of five parties with diverse political views. Negotiations stalled last week due to disagreements on tax reforms. The king emphasized the need for a balance between social cohesion and economic growth. De Wever will update the king on negotiations on November 16. Belgium faces pressure to reduce its budget deficit while increasing defense spending as per NATO plans, amidst public protests against austerity measures.