How will our children and grandchildren feel the budget deficit? And why can’t we get it under control? Budgetary authority analyzes | Economy

The European Commission is reprimanding Belgium. Our country has the second worst budget in the eurozone. What sanctions do we face? What needs to be done to turn the tide? And what are the consequences for you and your offspring, dear reader? Budget authority Herman Matthijs (UGent and VUB) answers. “The main problem is federal.”