The ultranationalist De Wever resigns as Belgian Prime Minister after failing to agree on budgets

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever has resigned after failing to secure a budget agreement with coalition partners, amid public protests against proposed austerity measures. The king will consult political leaders to determine the next steps. De Wever's plan aimed to implement €10 billion in cuts by 2029, but faced opposition from various coalition parties, leading to a political deadlock. The coalition, known as Arizona, consists of parties with differing views on budget cuts and defense spending. Protests have erupted in Brussels and across Europe against the austerity measures, highlighting the political tensions within the government.