Bouchez targets 2029 elections, declares 'We will win'

Georges-Louis Bouchez, the president of Belgium's liberal Reform Movement (MR) party, has set his sights on the 2029 elections, declaring, "In 2029, we will win the elections." His confident assertion came during an event commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Belgian liberal party.

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In 2029, we will win the elections.

Facing recent polls that have not favored the MR, Bouchez projected optimism. He believes voters will recognize "those who had the courage to take their responsibilities." Addressing recent protests against educational reforms, the MR leader adopted a conciliatory tone towards teachers, acknowledging their essential role and affirming that the party's door remains open to dialogue. Valérie Glatigny, the Minister of Education, received applause for her remarks.

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people will know how to recognize those who had the courage to take their responsibilities.

Bouchez championed liberal philosophy as the only one that has historically "worked," defining it as a system of respect, responsibility, and shared wealth. He identified "three dangers" to this philosophy: extreme individualism, religious radicalism, and political extremism from both the left and the right. He urged party members to continue explaining the government's measures.

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I want to tell teachers how essential they are, how much they have all our respect and how our door will always be open.

Frédéric De Gucht, president of the Flemish liberals (Anders), called for unity within the blue political family, noting the MR's federal government role versus Anders' opposition stance. "Liberal forces can no longer afford the luxury of internal division," he stated, advocating for a united front against populism. The Belgian liberal party, founded in 1846, is considered the oldest in Europe.

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The liberal philosophy is the only philosophy in the history of humanity that has worked.