A guest this week on La Première's morning show, Georges-Louis Bouchez drew a clear line: stop applying quick fixes and tackle the real problems! The MR firmly rejects the index jump, a measure that directly penalises workers under the guise of budgetary responsibility. Instead, the MR proposes a genuine “worker index”: a simple, transparent mechanism whereby indexation goes straight into employees' pockets, without nearly 70% of it being swallowed up by taxes and contributions. A way to reward work while reducing labour costs for businesses.
For the MR President, the problem runs deeper: our State has become too heavy, stifling both workers and employers alike. The solution lies in cutting inefficient spending and refocusing on essential missions, such as social security. The same logic applies to energy: immediately capping prices through a reverse ratchet mechanism, but also having the courage to challenge certain European regulations such as ETS2 or RED3, which artificially drive up costs without credible short-term alternatives.
Finally, Georges-Louis Bouchez takes an equally clear stance on the international front: securing the Strait of Hormuz alongside European partners to guarantee energy supply. “You can't complain about energy prices while refusing to act where it actually matters,” he insists. For the MR, defending the interests of Belgians also means being willing to carry weight on the international stage. A consistent line: protect purchasing power, support the economy, and stop merely enduring events.