Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In an open letter, CD&V MP Benjamin Dalle urges PS leader Ahmed Laaouej and MR’s David Leisterh to end the year-long Brussels political deadlock and form a stable, reform-focused government.
As VRT News reported, CD&V MP Benjamin Dalle wrote an open letter to PS leader Ahmed Laaouej and MR chairman David Leisterh. In the letter, Dalle voiced worry about the political standstill that has stopped the new Brussels government from forming, almost a year after the regional elections. Dalle said the fight between the Socialist Party (PS) and the liberal MR is getting worse.
He thinks the situation in the Brussels Parliament is unlike anything seen before and can’t continue. He said that months of each party blocking the other and only talking to themselves have caused a complete stop, making it impossible to form a new government.
Dalle pointed out that this block isn’t just a problem for politics, but it also affects the government’s ability to work in Brussels. Brussels already has tough social, economic, and city problems that need quick and joined-up political action.
Will Dalle’s appeal to MR and PS break Brussels’ political deadlock?
Dalle wants both parties, PS and MR, to put aside their interests and fix the problem. He says they are the most important political groups in Brussels and should take charge. He believes the people of Brussels need a government that works well and looks ahead, especially one that can make important changes. To do this, PS and MR need to stop arguing and start talking to each other with a sense of urgency and be willing to give in a little.
According to Dalle, His letter isn’t just complaining; it’s a call for leadership. He warns that if the problem continues, people will lose trust in Brussels politics, and the people living there will suffer. He thinks that forming a stable government that wants to make changes is not just something that could happen, but a duty that PS and MR can’t avoid anymore.
“CD8V wants to work constructively on a solution,”
Dalle explained in De Ochtend on Radio 1, but his party does not have much clout in Brussels.
“The Flemish Christian Democrats only managed to win 1 seat in the elections in June 2024.”
Benjamin Dalle is feeling positive about the recent political moves in Brussels. He points out 2 specific actions by important party leaders that he believes could help build a stronger government in the future. He highlights the call from the MR party leader, David Leisterh, who wants a clear and detailed policy plan to be ready by June 2025.
Dalle sees this as a promising sign that some politicians are aiming for more than just temporary agreements. Leisterh’s approach suggests a desire to create a meaningful and forward-thinking government program, rather than just making vague promises. Dalle also commends Ahmed Laaouej, the PS party leader and head of the Finance Committee.
Laaouej is focused on suggesting real changes to the budget instead of sticking with the current temporary budgeting system. Dalle believes this is a smart step toward helping Brussels plan effectively for the long term.
Dalle also says that these efforts will only work if they come together as one big plan. He thinks the real test is to combine Leisterh’s policy ideas with Laaouej’s budget changes to create a complete government strategy.
Dalle believes this is important to make sure the new government isn’t just a collection of quick fixes. He wants a strong and stable government in Brussels that can match its goals with its budget. He mentioned that this kind of government could fix the region’s problems and lead with a clear plan for the future.
