Speaking as a guest on RTBF's La Première, Georges-Louis Bouchez called for a strong army and responsible budget management, and condemned Sophie Rohonyi's (DéFI) remarks during the women's rights demonstration.
The President reiterated the urgency of investing in our national defence by reaching 2% of GDP this year. A strong and credible army requires structural resources, not one-off measures. This means responsible management of public finances, where every euro spent must be spent wisely. It is therefore essential to allow ourselves to reflect on certain public policies and question certain expenditures, such as the current model of child benefits.
At the same time, GLB condemned the remarks made by Sophie Rohonyi (DéFI), who questions the standing and credibility of certain women because of their political affiliation. For the MR, this stance is unacceptable: "Violence should never be understood. Either Sophie Rohonyi retracts her remarks, or we demand her removal from the Conseil des Femmes Francophones de Belgique."
Faced with security and ideological challenges, the MR stands for a society built on freedom, responsibility and justice.