Formation of the federal government: the president of the Open VLD opens the way to participation in the negotiations, “we could think about it”
This is what Eva De Bleeker, president of the Open VLD, said on Friday in The Appointment on Canvas, regarding the formation of the federal government.
Published on 08/11/2024 at 23:00
“If we can help find a solution in some way, we might consider it.” But we have to see what is feasible.” This is what Eva De Bleeker, president of the Open VLD, said on Friday in De Afspraak on Canvas about the federal training.
After the Vooruit called its score insufficient, trainer Bart De Wever (N-VA) invited the Open VLD for discussions. If Vooruit were exchanged for the Liberals, the planned coalition, which also includes the CD&V, the MR and Les Engagés, would have a majority of 76 parliamentary seats out of 150. According to CD&V president Sammy Mahdi, this situation is unachievable.
Not asking, but…
“That’s not at all what I was asking,” Eva De Bleeker said on Friday about her conversation with Bart De Wever. “I was even shocked. I’m still not a question-asking party. After the election results, we made it very clear that it was not up to us. There are other parties that won the elections.”
However, she believes that it is normal for the trainer to explore other avenues if a coalition with the Vooruit is no longer possible. “We are responsible people,” she said. “There is an incredible urgency. It’s the budget, but also the economic situation.
Formation of the federal government: Bart De Wever must find a way out of the impasse by Tuesday
But it also recalls the seats to be filled in the Assembly. “It’s a very narrow majority. If you start counting, you will see that it is very difficult to form a government here,” Ms De Bleeker said.
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