Brussels, June 2025 – According to the latest statistics, Belgian economic growth surprised on the upside in the first quarter of 2025, at 0.4%. This is 0.2 percentage points higher than the estimate ...

This paper provides new evidence on the macroeconomic impact of cash transfers in developing countries. Using a Bartik-style identification strategy, the paper documents that Brazil’s Bolsa Familia ...

In the absence of a wealth register, Belgian wealth inequality needs to be estimated. Here I apply the mortality multiplier approach to Belgian inheritance tax tabulations and administrative microdata ...

One of the National Bank’s core tasks is to ensure that the Belgian financial system can weather challenges without putting in jeopardy its main economic functions. You can read about how stable the ...

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"The way the relationship between the U.S. and Europe is evolving, yes, I'm a bit frustrated." Governor Pierre Wunsch on geopolitical tensions. Source: CNN Quest Means Business ...

As expected, the Belgian economy grew at a relatively steady pace of around 0.3% per quarter this year. Annual growth is thus on course to reach 1% in 2024. According to the NBB’s latest autumn ...

Vanaf boekjaar 2024 moeten steeds meer bedrijven in de EU rapporteren over hun duurzaamheidsprestaties volgens de Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Deze richtlijn (EU 2022/2464) ...

In 2024, the European Union reached an agreement on a new European fiscal framework. This was essential given that risks to the sustainability of public finances have increased significantly in ...

The National Bank of Belgium’s Ordinary General Meeting of shareholders, held on 21 May 2024 re-elected as regents Ms Helga Coppen and Mr Pieter Timmermans. In addition, Ms Ann Vermorgen, Mr Pieter ...

As of today, 4 June 2024, the minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on Tuesday 21 May 2024, may be consulted on the website of the National Bank of Belgium: Ordinary General ...