Macro Finance
Belgian Government Facing Push to Sell 5.7% BNP Stake
Bloomberg Markets·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Belgium is intensifying efforts to sell its 5.7% stake in BNP Paribas SA, part of a broader divestment of bank holdings acquired during the global financial crisis. Some government officials are pushing to prioritize the BNP sale, which could raise billions for the state. The move reflects a continued unwinding of crisis-era interventions.
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