“The Greens stand for concrete results instead of paroles”, said party officials during their New Year’s reception in Rockhal on Monday evening. The Greens are proud of their accomplishments in the past few years, with officials further noting that they worked on issues that others did not dare touch for decades.
Minister for Housing Henri Kox received praised for his role in ensuring that affordable housing is finally being built and for putting forward a proposal that helps protect tenants from excessive rents.
Greens co-president Djuna Bernard also praised Minister for Energy Claude Turmes: “Our super Turmes fought in the front line and ensured that we have an affordable, secure, and clean energy supply. With a high social conscience, a security network that protects us, and a massive extension of renewable energies.”
Greens co-president Meris Sehovic emphasized that the party will continue working until election day while also expressing hopes that they are able to finish what they started after votes have been cast: “It is about continuing the transition and we Greens are the only ones who can guarantee it, who can guarantee that all the positive changes that we initiated will be brought to a conclusion. That is why we exist, that is our mission.”
MP Josée Lorsché, leader of the Greens’ parliamentary group, discussed the party’s remaining goals until the election, which she described as agriculture, a transparent parliamentary system, and a more efficient and patient-oriented healthcare system.
