Luk Alloo interviews 33 politicians: “I don’t want to attack anyone, I want to understand them”

From today on, you can watch a short interview between Luk Alloo and a politician every day on nieuwsblad.be and in our app. He spoke to 33 in total.

Why did you want to make a program with politicians? In recent years you have mainly been busy with other things.

Luk Alloo: “Because politics interests me. I used to make political programs for VRT, but that was more than twenty years ago. I thought this was a great opportunity to get to know the new generation of politicians.”

You ask them why we should vote for their party. Why should we watch your show?

“Because you get to know many politicians in a different way and because the conversations provide insight into the party programs. The most important questions for me were: ‘What would you do with 300 billion euros?’ ‘Which party would you vote for if your party did not exist?’ ‘Who are the good politicians in other parties?’ Some did not answer those last questions, others did. That says something about those people. I spoke to everyone in a very open manner. I don’t want to attack anyone, I want to understand those people. This has resulted in surprising statements. Voilà, that’s why you have to look.”

What is your conclusion after 33 conversations?

“I think we are in good hands. There are some personalities with experience and knowledge. Such a generation is of course a bit like a humanities class. Not everyone is good at everything.”

Many people feel cheated. Politicians don’t do what they promise.

“I’m still waiting for the politician who will say very honestly: ladies and gentlemen, we are not doing well. Who finally dares to tell the truth?”

Would you like to go into politics yourself?

“The slow system is not for me. I can’t stand the idea that you would rather work against each other than give a good idea a chance. Then I think: just sit together like real statesmen, find connections and solve as many problems as possible with the limited budget.” (ed)