Just under 7 months before the Federal, regional and European elections the Flemish socialist party Vooruit has announced who is to head its lists in East Flanders.
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Former Minister and party leader to head socialists’ lists in East Flanders
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The former Flemish and Federal Minister Freya Van den Bossche (photo, above) will head the Flemish socialist party Vooruit's list for the Federal Parliament. Ms Van den Bossche is currently a member of the Flemish Parliament. The socialists’ East Flemish list for the Flemish Parliament will be headed by the party’s leader Conner Rousseau (photo, below).
The announcement was made at a press conference in Ghent on Tuesday morning. Speaking at the press conference Ms Van den Bossche said that if elected she will use her position as a federal MP to defend progressive view on ethical issues such as euthanasia and abortion. Mr Rousseau said that as a member of the Flemish Parliament he will above all focus on education.
Ms Van den Bossche also intends to play a prominent role in next October’s local council elections. She has been given fourth place on the joint liberal/socialist list in her home city of Ghent. During Tuesday morning’s press conference, Ms Van den Bossche was keen to stress her commitment to local issues in Ghent.