Is Austerity Making a Comeback in Europe? (euobserver.com)

• Belgian cuts to welfare and pensions under Bart De Wever
• Growing public protests against austerity
• Impact of EU deficit rules on national budgets

"In this podcast episode, Léa Marchal examines the resurgence of austerity policies in Europe, with a case study on Belgium's 2025 budget cuts led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The discussion covers cuts to welfare and pensions, growing public protests, the influence of EU deficit rules, and criticism that austerity undermines public services and economic recovery. The podcast questions whether such policies are effective or sustainable."