BGM DigestBGM Digest — Week 07 (9-15 February 2026)
Brussels government agreement validated
The week was marked by the definitive validation of the Brussels government agreement by the seven coalition parties. After 613 days without a fully empowered regional government, party congresses approved the negotiated text.
The seven coalition parties each held their validation congress between 12 and 13 February. The agreement provides for a return to budgetary balance by 2029 and covers the ten domains monitored by the Brussels Governance Monitor.
What this changes: the Brussels-Capital Region now has a stable parliamentary majority and a legislative programme. Blocked dossiers (SLRB, Vivaqua, Security Plan) can be relaunched.
Budget: balance by 2029
The agreement sets the objective of returning to budgetary balance by 2029, through 80% spending cuts and 20% new revenue. The current deficit is estimated at ~€1.2 billion.
Mobility: Good Move cancellation confirmed
The programme confirms the cancellation of the Good Move plan as it existed. A new mobility plan will be developed in consultation with the municipalities.
Dossiers unblocked
With the upcoming installation of the new government, the seven dossiers monitored by BGM move to "resolved" status in terms of institutional crisis impact:
- SLRB: relaunch of social housing programmes
- Vivaqua: investment plan for water pipes
- Security Plan: resumption of regional coordination
- LEZ: calendar clarification
- Metro 3: budget arbitration expected
Source: Brussels Governance Monitor — independent civic monitoring of Brussels governance.