Encouraging news from the negotiations for the formation of the federal government. The five parties in the Arizona coalition have set a deadline of January 31 and are showing their determination to reach an agreement.
Negotiations for the formation of the federal government seem to be accelerating. According to Martin Buxant, political referent of RTL Info, who discussed with several negotiators of the future and probable Arizona coalitions, the five parties (N-VA, MR, Les Engagés, CD&V and Vooruit) are determined to form a government by on January 31. The will is there and it is constructive.
Despite months of negotiations, progress is real. Important chapters such as the reform of the labor market, very important, for example, for the activation of the unemployed, are almost complete. Discussions are now focusing on taxation, another key issue.
Bart De Wever extended?
Belgium must have a government as soon as possible as public finances are deteriorating. Bart De Wever, the trainer, should be received by the King this Tuesday. The latter should take note of the progress made and ask the trainer to continue his efforts.
The ministerial casting pending
The question of the composition of the government and the distribution of ministerial posts has not yet been addressed. The party presidents, although in the starting blocks, will have to wait a little longer.
The formation of a federal government is a priority in the face of the deterioration of public finances. The five parties in the Arizona coalition seem aware of the urgency of the situation and show their desire to reach an agreement quickly.
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