At ECOLO, we are astonished at first to be among the “winners” of the May 2019 elections and to have never received any mission to form a federal government.
Jean-Marc Nollet confirms that the environmentalists were thus invited by the three presidents (MR, Open VLD and CD & V) at the start of their “mission”. “During this meeting, we were able to find a series of points of agreement but there are other things that are played out. For us, there is a need to strengthen the social shield. “
Govern with the N-VA?
On the other hand, the co-president is not too keen on getting into a government where the N-VA would meet. “We are waiting to see. All those who imagine that they can give a future to this country with the N-VA are on the wrong track. ” And in the process, be surprised at the change in attitude of the PS in relation to the N-VA, since now Paul Magnette (president of the PS) plans to be able to negotiate with the Flemish nationalists.
And to point out an element, the PS has always said that “if he were to enter a government with the N-VA, it would be without the VLD “. And to add: “it is sometimes difficult to follow the reasoning of the PS”.
Towards new elections?
Jean-Marc Nollet does not rule out the possibility of new elections. “It has now been 417 days since we voted, and shaking hands with the elector is not in itself an insult to us. On the contrary !”
Faced with a possible rise in extremes in the event of an election: “The country is blocked. And if it lasts another year longer, do you think it will be easier? No, of course. But I’m not arguing for elections. “
Abortion: “an abuse of power”
“An abuse of power carried out with the complicity of fascinating deputies”. This is how Jean-Marc Nollet judges the fourth referral to the Council of State of the bill completely decriminalizing abortion, this Wednesday in the House.
He notes that there is a very large majority in Parliament to vote for this law and regrets that some are accomplices of the extreme right to prevent the simple vote of this law.
Mobility
Finally, Jean-Marc Nollet notes this. With the Covid-19 crisis, travel habits have changed. The bike was a real success. Public transport, however, remains too expensive. In the event of participation in government negotiations, ECOLO will request the reduction of SNCB prices.
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