As with most singles, February 14 sounds like a demoralizing day for Conner Rousseau. To overcome this, he launched an original call on Instagram. “It’s always the same with Valentine’s Day”, he declares. “Couples are the luckiest. They go to a restaurant, have a glass of wine and kiss. But what about singles? I’m not going to celebrate Valentine’s Day alone this year. I take three people with me. Whether you are alone or in a group of friends, it doesn’t matter. Just tell me why I should celebrate Valentine’s Day with you.” Vooruit’s president promises to make reservations and pay. The evening will take place in Beveren, near where Conner Rousseau lives.
The least that can be said is that the appeal of the Flemish socialist has not remained a dead letter. “Via Instagram, we have already received 1,300 reactions. By e-mail, we have already received more than 500 messages”, indicates his spokesperson with our colleagues from Het Laatste Nieuws. The latter specifies that the trio will be selected this weekend. Moreover, as several groups of friends have also expressed their interest, the politician added a bonus: he will have a drink with one of them in a bar after dinner.