Belgian Minister Crucke rejects state reform, prioritizes budget

Belgian Mobility and Climate Minister Jean-Luc Crucke (Engagés) publicly dismissed the need for another state reform, arguing the government must first finalize a budget requiring an additional €10 billion by 2029. This directly counters Prime Minister Bart De Wever's recent statements in the Chamber advocating for such a reform, signaling a potential intra-coalition rift. The disagreement could complicate the federal government's legislative agenda and fiscal consolidation efforts.