Press release of the Belgian Federal Debt Agency

On April 2, the United States announced new import tariffs of 20% on almost all European products, and even higher rates on specific sectors to be determined. This will affect not only Belgian companies, but also our citizens in one way or another, particularly due to a decrease in economic growth. Belgium's growth could be affected, and this at a time when the United States itself is asking us to increase our defense investment spending.

Press release of the Belgian Federal Debt Agency

The Centre for Cyber Security Belgium (CCB) today announced the introduction of a compulsory cyber driving licence for all citizens seeking access to the internet. The measure is part of the new cyber strategy 2026-2030, which aims to Belgium one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe

The Belgian government is alarmed that the United States is putting pressure on European companies to stop their diversity, equality and inclusion programmes. Belgian companies have also received such letters.

Within the framework of the buyback programme provided for in the 2025 financing plan, the Federal Debt Agency has started quoting purchase prices on the Treasury segment (TRS) of MTS Belgium for the buyback of OLO64 (ISIN BE0000324336) as from today, Monday 31 March.This loan, which currently has EUR 11.847 billion in circulation, will reach maturity on 28 March 2026.

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency:As of the end of February 2025, the federal government debt amounted to EUR 528.308 billion. The federal government debt thus increased by EUR 8.09 billion since January.In net terms (after deducting placements and securities held in portfolio), the federal government debt increased by EUR 5.35 billion to EUR 512.24 billion.The net balance to be financed amounted to EUR 5.35 billion (to the detriment of the Treasury).For more details on the issuance and...

Today, Belgium was informed of Rwanda’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Belgium and to declare Belgian diplomats in Kigali persona non grata.