PM says new budget will protect the country's citizens from drastic cuts

The government has implemented measures to protect citizens, especially the underprivileged, by avoiding increased charges on workers and instead raising the lowest wages in 2013. Efforts are made to reduce social charges for businesses to preserve and create jobs. Unlike other countries, there are no reductions in minimum wage, family allowances, pensions, or healthcare costs in Belgium, nor is there an increase in VAT.

What is one of the key measures the government is taking to support citizens?

• Reducing healthcare benefits

• Raising the lowest salaries

• Increasing VAT

• Increasing charges on workers

How is the government planning to support businesses?

• By freezing wages

• By increasing taxes

• By reducing social charges

• By cutting employee benefits

Which country is mentioned as having reduced the minimum wage?

• Portugal

• Germany

• Belgium

• Ireland

What is not happening in Belgium regarding healthcare costs?

• Privatization of healthcare

• Introduction of new healthcare taxes

• Reduction in healthcare services

• Increase in healthcare costs for patients

Which countries are mentioned as having increased VAT?

• Spain and Italy

• Portugal and Ireland

• Belgium and Germany

• UK, Netherlands, and France