National debt tops €540 billion

National debt tops €540 billion

Belgium’s national debt stood at €540.567 billion in May, according to an announcement on Friday by the Debt Agency.

Since April, the federal government’s debt has risen by €3.91 billion, the agency reported.

In net terms, after accounting for investments and securities held, the debt increased by €2.25 billion, reaching €513.722 billion.

The net funding requirement was €2.25 billion.


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