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Belgium's political crisis yet to take its toll

Belgium’s severe political deadlock seems to have done little harm so far. But the political crisis is still preventing crucial fiscal tightening from being implemented. The deadlock is also delaying reforms which are badly-needed to preserve competitiveness in the external sector, a key growth engine.

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