She is a firm but kind-hearted Prime Minister who spoke on social media on Tuesday following the various Black Lives Matter protests last Sunday. At the center of his remarks, the non-compliance with the rules determined by the CNS but also the way in which this need for expression demonstrated by the 10,000 people present in Place Poelaert and elsewhere in the country this Sunday will be taken into account in future phases of the deconfinement.
Protect freedom of expression
While the nobility in the fight against all forms of racism and violence has not been called into question, the Prime Minister made a point of emphasizing that this type of gathering still could not be authorized. The aim is to protect the population as a whole and not to muzzle public expression as some might have implied.
Freedom to express opinions
This is why Sophie Wilmès firmly reminded that “what happened on Sunday therefore in no way constitutes a precedent to reproduce“, before specifying thata reflection will be initiated on public expression so that it can be adapted to the different phases of deconfinement present and to come. ” These perspectives will have to correspond to the rules already established by the CNS to best combine the freedom to express one’s opinion publicly with health requirements.“
And to return to the impact that certain images inherent in these gatherings have had on public opinion. However, remembering that we should not give up because the virus is still there. Before concluding by inviting the Belgians to take care of themselves and those close to them.
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