Rousseau on the budget: "If 'everyone will feel it', you also have to say how millionaires will feel it"

Conner Rousseau, the president of Vooruit, claims that the delay in budget discussions is not his party's fault. He emphasizes the need for balance in the proposed budget and suggests that other parties must also make concessions. Rousseau criticizes the slow progress, noting that discussions should have started earlier. He insists that the budget must be fair, stating that if everyone is to feel the impact, the wealthy must also be included. Rousseau expresses concern about the burden falling solely on working people and retirees, urging reasonableness from all parties involved. He acknowledges the challenges of defending difficult decisions but remains committed to supporting reasonable agreements. However, he cannot guarantee a timely resolution and stresses that the government must not fall.