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This section presents all the latest information related to the FPB, from the most recent studies, press releases and articles to publication notices, workshops and colloquia.

Press releases, events

  • How dependent is the Belgian economy on non-EU countries for strategic goods? 10/12/2024

    How dependent is the Belgian economy on non-EU countries for strategic goods?

    Belgium is highly dependent on non-EU countries for imports and exports of a very limited number of strategic goods. While the number of strategic goods imported has remained relatively constant between 2014 and 2023, the number of goods exported has increased significantly. A complete disruption of trade in these goods would have a limited impact on the Belgian economy. Nevertheless, direct and indirect dependence on China is increasing. These are the findings of a new publication by the Federal Planning Bureau (FPB).

  • Regional economic outlook 2024-2029 18/07/2024

    Regional economic outlook 2024-2029

    On 18 July 2024, the Federal Planning Bureau, the Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis (BISA), Statistics Flanders and the Walloon Institute for Evaluation (IWEPS) published their economic outlook for the three regions.

  • The level of public investment in Belgium has increased in recent years but still falls short of its target 16/07/2024

    The level of public investment in Belgium has increased in recent years but still falls short of its target

    The Study Committee on Public Investment has, for the first time, published an overview of public investment in Belgium. In 2022, public investment amounted to 2.7% of GDP and investment contributions stood at 0.6%. Without any changes in policy, Belgium will likely not meet the 2030 investment target of 4% of GDP set in the 2020 government agreement. Current investment levels are barely sufficient to meet the required minimum for a possible extension of the adjustment period set out in the European budgetary framework. Furthermore, the Committee recommends establishing a mechanism to coordinate public investment across different levels of government and enhancing transparency as well as consolidating information regarding investment plans. 

     

  • The increase of social expenditure will be significant till 2050 10/07/2024

    The increase of social expenditure will be significant till 2050

    The ageing of the population will raise social expenditure from 25,8% of GDP in 2023 to 29,6% in 2050, to finally reach 30,0% in 2070. Elderly people and pensioners face a larger financial risk of poverty than the rest of the population. However, this at-risk-of-poverty rate is strongly reduced when the ownership of the home is taking into account. These are the findings of the Annual Report 2024 of the Study Committee on Ageing.

  • Workshop : CMTEA Workshop “Revival of the medium-term outlook in times of crisis” 01/02/2013 

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    In the recent past, medium‐term projections were given less attention than short‐term analyses. However, things appear to have evolved and mid‐term prospects seem to be enjoying a renewed interest. Since the outbreak of the financial crisis, many countries have been confronted with large imbalances in terms of high unemployment, unused production capacities or financial deficits. In the longer term, demographic changes, including population ageing, are likely to cause massive changes in the composition of GDP. Addressing these various challenges can only be considered in the context of medium‐ and long‐term scenarios.

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