PVDA leader Raoul Hedebouw criticizes Vooruit in New Year's speech, vows government backtrack

PVDA leader Raoul Hedebouw accused Vooruit of lying to voters in his New Year's speech, vowing to make the government "backtrack" in 2026. Hedebouw specifically targeted Vooruit leader Conner Rousseau, claiming he broke a promise not to touch the index, a key social achievement, and urged Vooruit to block the proposed index freeze. The PVDA leader also cited recent polls showing the ruling coalition losing majority support and argued that capitalism is exacerbating societal problems, advocating for socialism as an alternative.