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David Clarinval

Ahead of the budget conclave, David Clarinval calls for spending cuts to restore fiscal health

29/07/2026
In brief

What strategy for restoring public finances? How can the federal government reach its budgetary targets? In an interview with De Tijd and L'Echo, David Clarinval shares his analysis of the choices facing the Arizona coalition after the summer.

While some are calling for new revenue, the MR Deputy Prime Minister points to the sharp rise in public spending in recent years, particularly on pensions, healthcare and interest charges. In his view, the consolidation effort must focus above all on government spending, in line with the commitments made in the coalition agreement.

Automatically translated from French. Read the original