2023-10-22 15:17:00
Friday, the name of the former president of the Open VLD was mentioned to replace Vincent Van Quickenborne. This Sunday, a few minutes after the name of the replacement for the Minister of Justice was revealed, the Flemish liberal wrote a long Facebook status to signify her departure from the political world.
Paul Van Tigchelt, former boss of Ocam, replaces Van Quickenborne as Minister of Justice: “He has a sprawling security network”
”In recent days it has become clear that the current party leadership no longer sees a significant role for me. That it is so is the destiny of every politician. The disrespectful manner in which this happened contributed to my decision. Politics is a difficult sport, I know. But at some point, the lack of respect becomes too much. I love democracy and society too much to cynically play a game that is not mine. It’s been nice, but I’m moving on now.”
Gwendolyn Rutten wishes Mr. Paul van Tigchelt “much success in his new role”.
After 25 years of active participation in the Open VLD, the former president of the Flemish Liberals will no longer run for an eligible place in the Flemish or federal parliament. She specifies that she will still support other liberals. “I want to support the lists and remain mayor of Aarschot and all the inhabitants of Aarschot”.
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