Georges-Louis Bouchez was a guest on Bel RTL's political morning show, alongside Martin Buxant. The MR President took the opportunity to look back at the political news of recent days and the weeks ahead. On the agenda: the need for a federal government, the Flemish blockade in Brussels, and the importance of the separation of Church and State.
“I am a democrat, we must respect the outcome of the elections. Bart De Wever must remain the formateur and can perhaps use other approaches. There are two types of politicians, those who want to be loved and those who make decisions. This political circus is deplorable for citizens.
We have the worst budget in Europe. We need to cut 19 billion euros. If we get through the year without a budget, it will be a great disaster for the country. It is the people who work, save and invest who will always pay the highest price in this situation.
Everyone at the table is taking a risk. I will have to accept things I don't like, but to save the country, it must be done. Today there is groundwork to do. It is at the table that one accepts. When you are a democrat, you must come to the table and talk. Refusing dialogue means blocking the country, which is irresponsible.
In Brussels, there are two difficulties: the first is the Flemish majority, the formateur is unable to put together her majority whereas on the French-speaking side this is already the case. The Flemish parties are blocking Brussels, an institutional reform is needed. We have just shown the limits of the system. Then, one must also acknowledge the election results, which does not seem obvious to everyone.
Regarding the political situation in Schaerbeek, there is absolutely no question of racism. In our country, there is a basic principle: the separation of Church and State. I want to point out that Hasan Koyuncu was behind the invitation of an imam to the Brussels Parliament. Everyone must comply with the country's rules.”