1998 in Belgium

Events from the year 1998 in Belgium

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Albert II
 * Prime Minister: Jean-Luc Dehaene

Events

 * 23 April – Marc Dutroux briefly escapes from custody

Deaths

 * 5 June — Luc Gillon (born 1920), priest-scientist
 * 15 June — Anton van Wilderode (born 1918), priest-poet
 * 2 October – Olivier Gendebien (born 1924), racing driver