Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever attempts to justify controversial budget cuts. He claims every citizen must sacrifice, sparking outrage across political and public spheres.
Critics argue government policies have financially and administratively cornered the entire country.
De Wever’s sleepless nights remark draws intensified scrutiny from activists and opposition groups. Public anger grows as billion-euro cuts are framed as collective empathy or unity.
Opponents claim sharing burden rhetoric hides unfair policies, particularly affecting lower-income workers. Government’s blame on international developments seen as distraction from domestic policy failures.