Sir, give me 10 days: king expects report from De Wever on November 16, but what can now be done that couldn't be done last week?

King Filip expects Prime Minister Bart De Wever to provide an update on budget negotiations within ten days. De Wever has been given a shorter deadline than last year, which aims to maintain pressure for a multi-year budget agreement. The ongoing provisional budget allows the government to spend monthly based on last year's expenditures, but it removes urgency for reaching a consensus. The king did not propose a new negotiation formula, and De Wever must find a way to unite parties like MR and Vooruit. Key issues remain unresolved, including healthcare cuts and tax increases, while no party desires new elections.