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Belgian Judge Blocks Higher Pensions for 32 Former MPs
A Brussels court ruled against 32 former Belgian MPs seeking €9,563 pensions, reducing them to €8,291 in a landmark fiscal responsibility decision.
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A Brussels court ruled against 32 former Belgian MPs seeking €9,563 pensions, reducing them to €8,291 in a landmark fiscal responsibility decision.
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