In a final declaration to MPs during the final parliamentary sitting of this political term, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo stated that the outgoing government has left the nation stronger than it was before the Covid-19 crisis.
The Prime Minister highlighted assets from his team across various sectors, including taxation, economy, social policies, mobility and employment. He reminded the chamber of the scenario that led to the formation of the Vivaldi Majority: 500 days of political deadlock and a raging pandemic.
"We’ve left our country stronger than pre-crisis," De Croo asserted, "The next administration will have a sound basis on which to continue."
However, he firmly stated two conditions must be met: avoiding a repeat of the 500-day political standoff and not abandoning the nation.
During the session, De Croo faced stringent criticism from opposition groups who took to the stage to criticise the lack of structural reforms implemented during the coalition's time in office.
The Belgian Prime Minister responded to the Flemish nationalist party N-VA, the main opposition force to the current government coalition. The nationalists seek a major state reform following the elections to implement a confederal system, which would take away more power from the Federal Government and hand it to the regions.
"I’m well aware your party will obstruct and abandon our country," he told nationalist group leader, Peter De Roover (N-VA).
