The elections are fast approaching. An opportunity for MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez to discuss the campaign and its themes for the newspaper 7Dimanche.
The left has turned associations into electoral tools, with their leaders often becoming elected representatives. This system fuels communitarianism, weakening national unity. Voting for the PS means contributing to confederalism and the division of the country.
For the MR, justice must be strengthened. It is essential to systematise immediate court appearances for certain offences and refuse early release for reoffenders. Currently, 42% of prisoners in Belgium are not Belgian, compared with 24% in France, a reflection of unacceptable leniency.
The MR proposes cutting social benefits and child allowances for parents whose children commit serious crimes or reoffend. This measure aims to hold families accountable and reduce juvenile delinquency.
Finally, on health, Georges-Louis Bouchez believes the priority must be improving prevention through cross-cutting policies, which should be raised to federal level for greater effectiveness.