The facts
The Belgian Royal Palace said King Philippe refused De Wever’s resignation on 6 November and asked him to resume budget negotiations immediately. [1]
The Palace said the five majority-party chairs reaffirmed their commitment to a three-year budget path and promised concessions within the coalition. [1]
The Palace said De Wever would report back to the king on 16 November. [1]
The Associated Press reported that the five-party coalition had not agreed on the 2027 budget and faced a 31 December fiscal-year deadline. [2]
Relevant context
The episode followed De Wever’s offer to resign after budget talks stalled; the king’s refusal kept the government in office while negotiations continue. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The coalition’s eventual budget agreement and the fiscal measures it may contain remain unknown.
- The sources did not report a government collapse or an accepted resignation.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 7 Nov 2026, 03:20 UTC.
The Royal Palace’s primary statement is in Dutch and was read directly. AP independently reports the political and budget context; the budget outcome remains unresolved.
- Audience with the Prime Minister
The Belgian Monarchy · Primary source · 6 Nov 2026
Opened the Royal Palace’s Dutch-language announcement. It records the king’s refusal of the resignation, commitments from five party chairs, immediate resumption of talks and the 16 November report-back.
- Belgium’s king rejects prime minister’s resignation, tells coalition to resume budget talks
The Associated Press · Reporting · 6 Nov 2026
Opened AP coverage for the coalition impasse and 2027 budget deadline; no agreement is described.