Political Turmoil: Dermagne Slams De Wever's 'Catalog of Horrors' Amid Abortion and Worker Rights Debates
October 5, 2024The ongoing negotiations for the formation of the future federal government are centered around a document known as the supernote, which serves as the only official reference among the five involved parties.
Pierre-Yves Dermagne has described Bart De Wever's fourth supernote as a 'catalog of horrors,' highlighting its potential negative impact on the population.
Dermagne has also criticized the disconnect between the Catholic Church and the monarchy from public sentiment, particularly regarding recent discussions on abortion laws.
As parliamentary battles loom, the focus will shift to updating abortion legislation to ensure women have access to dignified services.
In this context, the PS's current opposition status is viewed as an opportunity for introspection and a chance to reestablish its relevance in a rapidly changing political landscape.
Dermagne has raised concerns over proposed measures that would reintroduce a one-day waiting period for sick leave, calculating that this could result in significant wage losses for low-wage workers.
He emphasized that this waiting period was previously eliminated in 2010 and argued that reinstating it would unfairly penalize workers who fall ill.
Dermagne believes that such an approach sends the wrong message about illness and workplace safety, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic.
The proposed measures are expected to disproportionately affect older workers and women, who often have less access to training opportunities.
Amidst these challenges, Dermagne is advocating for political action to secure an industrial future for the Audi Forest site, which is facing broader challenges within the European automotive industry.
He has pointed out that right-wing parties are targeting vulnerable groups, including workers, with these measures.
Finally, Dermagne has criticized the MR party for claiming to be the party of work while failing to adequately support workers.
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