Last Tuesday, the government reached an agreement on the conditional recognition of the Palestinian state. The terrorist organisation Hamas must be removed from power and all Israeli hostages must be released. Belgium will also call for the deployment of a UN interposition force to protect the civilian population. Priority must be given to the humanitarian situation and to peace.
It is high time politicians here finally do what they were all elected for and where they have real decision-making power: tackle the problems in our country! Starting with the purchasing power and security of the population, the competitiveness of businesses and the state budget.
President Georges-Louis Bouchez spoke frankly about this week's political news on De Afspraak op Vrijdag. And about the extensive work awaiting the government.