We also now remain ready as a partner of the government and of the new federal government, to jointly ensure economic recovery.

The financial sector (banks and insurers) has made every effort for companies and individuals to guide them through this difficult period and to limit the structural damage to our economy and society as much as possible. The government and the financial sector have joined forces in this, working together as partners. The sector hopes to be able to maintain that course now that the crucial recovery phase is approaching: the Federal Planning Bureau predicts a contraction of Belgian GDP by 7.4 % in 2020.

In the political memorandum, the sector promises to support the necessary reforms, and asks the government and the new federal government to be given sufficient scope for this. How? By co-financing infrastructure works. In other words: by being a crucial link in the transition to a sustainable society. For example, through loans to improve the energy efficiency of homes, through loans for e-cars, ...

In addition, the financial sector asks to be allowed to do even more: banks and insurance institutions are happy to commit themselves to permanent, constructive cooperation with the government. In this way they can contribute to the sustainable recovery of the economy and society. Because greater sustainable growth potential is crucial to be able to contribute to maintaining and financing our prosperous and solidarity-based society.