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The BEL 20 index of the Brussels Stock Exchange closed up 0.65% at 5,490.22 points, after briefly exceeding 5,500 points, driven by gains from several companies, including Lotus Bakeries and AB InBev, while some stocks recorded declines. #BEL20 #BourseBruxelles #indicesboursiers (translated)

The Walloon opposition criticized the multi-year budget of the Dolimont government, calling it a "smokescreen" that hides tax increases and additional costs for households, with a promise of returning to budgetary balance by 2029. #BudgetWallon #OppositionPolitique #PouvoirDAchat (translated)

Clément Macchi indicated that six months before the first round, 51% of the French considered that Marine Le Pen would make a good president of the Republic, which is 6 points more than in July (45%) and 8 points more than in April 2024 (43%). He attributed these figures to Harris Interactive and RTL France. https://t.co/rmVl3MzQrO #Politique #MarineLePen #Élections (translated)

Given the rise in interest rates and the inadequate budget proposed by Sébastien Lecornu and Emmanuel Macron, I am announcing to you right now that we are adjusting the necessary savings to 140 billion euros net by 2032 compared to 2026. In addition to increased efforts against fraud, Marine Le Pen announced the withholding of VAT at the source, which she claims represents a gain of around 26 billion euros. #Economie #BrunoRetailleau #DeficitPublic (translated)

Progress towards a lasting ceasefire remains difficult to achieve. In the Middle East, "progress towards a lasting ceasefire remains difficult to achieve," explains Neil Wilson, an analyst at Saxo Markets, which keeps upward pressure on oil prices. #Pétrole #Énergie #MoyenOrient (translated)

Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of the MR, is facing growing criticism for his opposition to the VAT increase, which some of his colleagues consider responsible for the failure of the budget negotiations, although the press claims that this analysis is simplistic and that Prime Minister Bart De Wever should also take his share of responsibility. #Belgique #Politique #GeorgesLouisBouchez (translated)

Starting now, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Don't break it! European stock markets opened higher on Monday, helped by the drop in oil prices after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine. #CessezLeFeu #MarchésFinanciers #PrixÉnergétiques (translated)

Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, discussed the company's strong sales growth outside of China, its long-term commitment to Europe, and mass production starting in the fourth quarter, during an interview on BFM Business. #BYD #VentesAutomobiles #MarchéEuropéen (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS presented several claims that he said were made during the demonstration on October 17. They concerned, in particular, purchasing power, with increases in wages, an adjustment of the minimum wage, and a reduction in prices, as well as education and studies, with better conditions, more resources, and more places at university, a reform of scholarships, and a re-evaluation of Parcoursup and MonMaster. He also cited demands regarding the protection and support of employees, people with disabilities, and job seekers, as well as unemployment compensation. In the field of health, he mentioned the need for more medical staff and better reimbursement for healthcare. For overseas territories, he mentioned demands for a reduction in the cost of living and flight tickets, an increase in wages, and improvements to the water supply network. He also referred to more accessible transportation, improvement of the network, and a decrease in fuel prices. Finally, FRENCHRAPUS indicated that the demands included better consideration of testimonials, support for victims of violence, and harsher penalties in cases of serious misconduct or intentional endangerment. He also mentioned the importance of listening to citizens' demands and defending purchasing power. #Manif17Octobre #Revendiations #PouvoirDachat (translated)

"All the parties at the table have red lines." The president of the MR, Georges-Louis Bouchez, justified on social media on Saturday the refusal of his party for a VAT increase and also refuted the opinion that this single issue was the source of the blockage in the federal negotiations. #BudgetFédéral #TVA #GeorgesLouisBouchez (translated)

Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of the MR, emphasizes that his party's refusal to increase VAT is not the only obstacle to negotiations on the federal budget, which concluded without an agreement after three hours of discussions. #BudgetFédéral #TVA #GeorgesLouisBouchez (translated)

The author stated that the price of gas had increased by 42.4% since January and asked how much longer the French should bear, according to him, the consequences of the failure, blindness, and dogmatism of Macronism. He added that the new increases in energy were forcing millions of people into painful choices. #Énergie #Prix #Macronisme #FR (translated)