Belgian PM Bart De Wever may resign after Monday meeting with King Philippe

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever may resign following a meeting with King Philippe on Monday, according to a report by the newspaper De Standaard, which cited a source. The report said unsuccessful attempts to coordinate the budget could become the reason for him to step down from office.

According to the news outlet, the Belgian government "is in a deep crisis." The newspaper added that it is not yet clear whether the king will consent to the prime minister's resignation or grant more time to settle the crisis.

The report by Mehr News, citing De Standaard, did not provide further details on the budget negotiations or on the positions of other parties in the Belgian government. It also did not specify what steps would follow if the king were to accept a resignation.

Belgium is a member of the European Union, and the reported crisis comes amid ongoing budget discussions within the country's coalition government. The source material did not elaborate on the specific points of disagreement over the budget or on any deadlines involved.

No statement from the prime minister's office, the royal palace or other Belgian officials was included in the report. The timing of any announcement, and whether the Monday meeting would result in a resignation, remained uncertain based on the information available.

According to Mehr News, the report by De Standaard said the Belgian government is in a deep crisis and that the prime minister may step down after the meeting with the king.