IMF Staff Country Reports

Belgium: 2021 Article IV Consultation -Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Belgium

Publication Date:

September 15, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Belgium was hit hard early by Covid-19, but a timely, strong, and sustained health and economic policy response helped cushion impacts. A coalition government took office in October 2020, giving greater policy clarity and rightly prioritizing the Covid-19 crisis. A highly-effective vaccine rollout has facilitated reopening and recovery.

Series:

Country Report No. 2021/209

Subject:

Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) COVID-19 Crime Financial institutions Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Health Income International organization Loans Monetary policy National accounts

Frequency:

regular