A neutral comparison of the main Belgian parties' positions on the 2026 capital gains tax on financial assets: the 10% rate, the exemption, who voted for it, who opposes it. Pros and cons, public sources.
A neutral comparison of the 10 main Belgian parties' positions on taxation in 2026: capital gains tax, wealth tax, lower taxes on labour and companies. Pros and cons, public sources.
Belgium has one of the highest tax burdens in the OECD, with labour taxed especially heavily while capital is taxed more lightly. The debate splits into two poles. Some want to cut taxes on labour and businesses to boost purchasing power and growth. Others call for greater redistribution, notably through a tax on large fortunes or the taxation of capital income.
