Belgian king does not accept prime minister's resignation: budget talks must continue

King Filip has called for immediate resumption of budget negotiations to avoid early elections. Party leaders have expressed willingness to compromise. The king has ten days to reach an agreement, with a report due on November 16. The situation arose after De Wever submitted his resignation due to a lack of consensus on the budget, impacting Belgium's financial position as debt interest rises. The Belgian king plays a more political role than the Dutch king in mediating disputes.