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Belgian PM unveils economic, security overhaul

Brussels, Feb 5 (UNI) Belgium's new Prime Minister Bart De Wever outlined his government's priorities in parliament on Tuesday, pledging austerity measures, stricter migration controls, and a security overhaul, including increased defense spending and police reforms.
De Wever emphasised that reducing Belgium's debt, which exceeds 100 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), is a key priority.
The government plans to cap unemployment benefits at two years and introduce pension reforms, imposing a two percent annual penalty for early retirement starting in 2026, rising to five percent by 2040, while rewarding those who work beyond the legal retirement age.
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