“You have to be able to take a step back but also speak the truth without fooling people. We expect a DPR to open up perspectives, model them, mark them out, and budget them. Most of these qualities are missing in the project you are presenting to us,” Christie Morreale emphasized.
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“What is your budgetary trajectory? It is vagueness that prevails,” she continued. According to the socialist, some 2.5 billion euros, out of a budget of 21 billion, will have to be found by 2029 to meet the majority’s promises. “How? The text is silent, and your party presidents are no more forthcoming. But who can believe that we will plug a hole of 2.5 billion without new taxes, by reducing governments by three ministers and a few cabinet members, by merging a few public structures, or by eliminating so-called optional budgets that only represent a few tens of millions of euros?” she analyzed.
“Your DPR is marked by uncertainty and can therefore only generate a lot of concerns,” summed up the leader of the socialist group. Concerns regarding the financing of the autonomy tax, the return of which has been announced; regarding the return to work of long-term sick people; regarding the precariousness of work; regarding the TEC pricing policy; regarding the extension of the Liège tram; regarding the “killing off” of the status of regional civil service agents; regarding the lack of quantified objectives in terms of housing or even regarding the flagrant absence of environmental concerns, she listed.
In Walloon daycare centers, priority will be given to working parents: “We are completely opposed to this way of discriminating once morest children”
“You promise a lot… even if it will be a lot for a minority and very little for others. And these promises can only be fulfilled by finding 2.5 billion euros by the end of the legislature. That’s 1,540 euros per year for each Walloon household, and it’s clear: it’s the citizens who will pay,” Christie Morreale finally stated.
“The brutality that you are defending yourself once morest, you don’t have to scratch the surface of your statement to find it. You are hiding it today in the clouds of imprecision, but reality will quickly impose itself,” she concluded, promising an opposition that is “honest and vigilant, studious and audacious, a source of proactive and combative proposals.”
“You have to be able to take a step back but also to speak the truth without fooling people. We expect a DPR to open up perspectives but also to model them, mark them out and budget them. Most of these qualities are lacking in the project that you are presenting to us,” Christie Morreale stressed, however.
Walloon Unemployed Soon to be Deprived of Social Housing? DPR Remains Vague
“What is your budgetary trajectory? It is vagueness that prevails,” she continued. According to the socialist, some 2.5 billion, out of a budget of 21 billion, will have to be found by 2029 to meet the majority’s promises. “How? The text is silent and your party presidents are no more forthcoming. But who can believe that we will plug a hole of 2.5 billion without new taxes, by reducing governments by three ministers and a few cabinet members, by merging a few public structures or by eliminating so-called optional budgets that only represent a few tens of millions of euros?” she analyzed.
Concerns About the DPR’s Lack of Transparency
“Your DPR is marked by uncertainty and can therefore only generate a lot of concerns,” summed up the leader of the socialist group. Concerns regarding the financing of the autonomy tax, the return of which has been announced; regarding the return to work of long-term sick people; regarding the precariousness of work; regarding the TEC pricing policy; regarding the extension of the Liège tram; regarding the “killing off” of the status of regional civil service agents; regarding the lack of quantified objectives in terms of housing or even regarding the flagrant absence of environmental concerns, she listed.
Daycare Centers: Priority for Working Parents Raises Concerns
“You promise a lot… even if it will be a lot for a minority and very little for the others. And these promises can only be fulfilled by finding 2.5 billion euros by the end of the legislature. That’s 1,540 euros per year for each Walloon household and it’s clear: it’s the citizens who will pay,” Christie Morreale finally stated.
“The brutality that you are defending yourself once morest, you don’t have to scratch the surface of your statement to find it. You are hiding it today in the clouds of imprecision but reality will quickly impose itself,” she concluded, promising an opposition that is “honest and vigilant, studious and audacious, a source of proactive and combative proposals.”
DPR Under Scrutiny: Key Points of Concern
Here are some key points of contention highlighted by Morreale’s critique of the DPR:
Financial Transparency and Sustainability
* **Lack of clarity on budgetary trajectory:** Morreale argues that the DPR fails to adequately explain how it intends to generate the necessary funds required to achieve its stated objectives.
* **Potentially heavy financial burden on citizens:** The required 2.5 billion euro deficit might translate to approximately 1,540 euros per year for each Walloon household, leading to potential tax increases or cuts in public services.
* **Absence of concrete measures for funding:** The DPR lacks detailed plans regarding potential tax increases, spending cuts, or other funding mechanisms to address the projected financial gap.
Social Impact and Concerns
* **Potential impact on social housing availability:** Concerns exist regarding the proposed changes potentially affecting access to social housing for unemployed individuals.
* **Discrimination in daycare centers:** The proposed priority for working parents in daycare centers raises concerns regarding potential discrimination once morest children from non-working families.
* **Lack of focus on environmental concerns:** The DPR appears to lack a comprehensive approach to environmental issues, raising concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of proposed initiatives.
Conclusion: Demands for Transparency and Accountability
The Walloon socialist opposition has voiced strong concerns over the lack of transparency and concrete plans within the DPR. Morreale’s critique highlights the need for a more detailed and accountable approach to address the financial challenges, social implications, and environmental considerations associated with the proposed policies. The emphasis on clear budgetary projections, transparent funding mechanisms, and comprehensive social impact assessments is crucial to ensure the legitimacy and sustainability of the DPR’s vision for the Walloon region.
