In her decision to exempt military personnel from duty, Minister Dedonder has exceeded the scope of caretaker government affairs and adopted a partisan stance.
For federal MP Denis Ducarme, by failing to consult either the Prime Minister or her government colleagues, « she also fails to respect the budgetary caution required of a caretaker government. The day of 13 February will cost Defence around €5 million.
Moreover, and this is unheard of, soldiers who choose to work that day will have to give notice in advance! They will, in a sense, have to submit a work notice. It's the world upside down!
The Minister has violated the duty of restraint and is using the means placed at her disposal by the State in the course of her duties to make a partisan choice. As a result, the MR demands that she reconsider and withdraw the duty exemption within 24 hours, failing which we will demand her resignation. »