Senegal has recently adopted a law tightening repression against homosexual people, who will now face up to ten years in prison. This legislative development marks a worrying regression in fundamental rights: it stigmatises, criminalises and endangers citizens because of who they are.
In response to this situation, Cécile Neven, Walloon Minister for Energy, the Air-Climate Plan, Housing and Airports, has taken a clear and immediate decision: to cancel her official trip as part of an international conference linked to projects funded by Wallonia.
Beyond this strong gesture, she has also decided to review all Walloon funding for international climate cooperation with Senegal. The goal is simple: to ensure that every public euro committed is fully consistent with the values Wallonia upholds.
This analysis will soon be presented to the Walloon Government. It will allow the continuation of the funding in question to be examined without taboo.
Through these decisions, the Minister affirms a clear line: international cooperation is useful, even essential. But it cannot be blind. There is no compromising on human dignity.