Marc Tarabella chose not to comment on the case and stated that the instruction is in progress. He mentioned that he had experienced some leaks in the past and did not want to engage in any game. Instead, he left the subject to his lawyer. During his imprisonment, Tarabella adapted to the rules but found the experience difficult. He spent six weeks in Saint-Gilles prison and three weeks in Marche-en-Famenne prison, where the latter was more modern and accessible for his family. Although, he found the former tough due to limited activities and restrictions. Upon his release, he appreciated the support he received as the mayor of Anthisnes from his fellow citizens. Tarabella plans to resume local political activity and occupy half of his European Parliament position at home since he cannot vote or attend Parliament presently.
Marc Tarabella declined to comment on the merits of the case. “I have decided not to comment. The instruction is in progress. There were a lot of leaks at one time, which I suffered from. I don’t want to play that game. I won’t say anything regarding the merits of the investigation“, said Marc Tarabella at the microphone of RTBF. He leaves it to his lawyer to speak on this subject.
Marc Tarabella spent six weeks in Saint-Gilles prison and three in Marche-en-Famenne prison where he had been transferred. “It’s not easy, but I adapted to the rules. We don’t get used to it, but we adapt“, summed up the MEP. In Saint-Gilles, he explains that he took the time to read “the 57-page regulation”.Saint-Gilles is particularly tough. It was 1h30 out a day and 10 or 10:30 p.m. in his cell where we go around in circles“, he explains. “No activity, no library“, he continues. The prison of Marche-en-Famenne was “more modern” et “especially more accessible for my family“, adds Marc Tarabella who now intends to take advantage of his return home to see his loved ones and hug them.
In Anthisnes, a town of which he is mayor, Marc Tarabella has benefited from significant support from his fellow citizens since his indictment. “It touched me a lot because they have known me for a very long time and know that I have always been a righteous person and that I remain so.“, responded Marc Tarabella.
When he has learned of the rules to be respected in the context of the electronic surveillance to which he is now subject, Marc Tarabella intends to resume contact with municipal matters. “For two months I was prevented from being at Anthisnes. Here, if I have to do college at home, it will take place at home“, he explains.
He intends to resume local political activity. He who is still a European parliamentarian intends to occupy this position “half“. “I’m going to take an interest in the new files that I have to take care of, but it will be at home. I won’t be able to vote and go to the European Parliament anytime soon“, concludes Marc Tarabella.
In conclusion, Marc Tarabella has refused to comment on the investigation once morest him and has left it to his lawyer to speak on the subject. After spending several weeks in prison, he has returned home and wishes to resume contact with municipal matters and local political activity. Though he cannot attend the European Parliament, he plans to continue to work half-time in his duties as an MEP. Tarabella’s story highlights the challenges and difficulties of being placed under electronic surveillance, and his determination to adapt and move forward in his professional and personal life.
