“It is crucial that an anti -aircraft system is urgently installed to close our back door and to strengthen our defense.” General Frederik Vansina, boss of the Belgian army, argues in our newspaper for a further increase in the defense budget, to more than the 2 percent foreseen foreseen. According to economists, that means at least 1,000 euros extra taxes per family in Belgium. What do you think? Are you willing to pay extra taxes for our safety? Tonight we bundle the most fascinating reactions in a new piece. Read below what some politicians and experts think of it.
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Debate of the day. “We have to be happy to be able to pay 1,000 euros in order not to risk that rocket falls on our roof”: Are you willing to pay extra taxes for our defense?
Bytaketonews
Feb 21, 2025