But all this was before bringing together the presidents of the N-VA, the CD&V, Vooruit, the MR and the Engagés around the same table to, in particular, find more than 23 billion euros in savings . A budgetary mountain and an unprecedented, dizzying effort. Their interpersonal relationships are very damaged. And the fact that their positions vary from one day to the next, depending on the subjects discussed, the draft texts to go through, the Gordian knots to untangle, the trophies to share and the many snakes to swallow, obviously does not help. things. The big thing missing from these discussions is none other than trust. She sucks. Totally non-existent. Between Conner Rousseau and Georges-Louis Bouchez, in particular, there are not only deep ideological differences, there is real distrust. As a result, almost every measure of the socio-economic “super-score” is read, re-read, contested, amended and called into question. Of course, as long as there are no agreements on everything, there is no agreement on anything, but this atmosphere does not bode well for the future, and already makes one think a little like Vivaldi.
Belgian companies not yet enthusiastic about the Arizona coalition’s menu: “We are asking to apply a very simple rule”
From now on, it is clear that Arizona will be a minefield where low blows, disagreements, criticisms and ukases will prevail over necessary reforms. Whether party presidents are part of it or not, as long as distrust reigns, this government will miss its objective, and therefore its ambition.
