Parliamentarian Edgard Vrolijk is calling for transparency regarding statements made by former Prime Minister Mike Eman during a recent visit to the Netherlands. Vrolijk alleges that Eman assured members of the Dutch Tweede Kamer that he has secured the support of 11 parliamentarians for the approval of the national law known as LWHO.
According to Vrolijk, Eman reportedly guaranteed both the Tweede Kamer and the Dutch Government that the law would proceed without changes, disregarding advice from Aruba’s Raad van Advies and the Netherlands’ Raad van State. Vrolijk stated that Eman made a formal commitment to ensure the legislation is handled before the parliamentary recess, reportedly with the involvement of Parliament President Marlon Sneek.
Expressing concern about the lack of public information, Vrolijk noted that while State Secretary Eric van den Burg stated the matter was not of direct interest, comments from Dutch parties suggest a high level of confidence regarding the law’s passage. The Parliamentarian questioned the necessity of a permanent Kingdom law, noting that Aruba has reduced its debt from 117% to 61%—the lowest level since 2011—as confirmed by the Raad van State.
With Eman currently in Aruba, Vrolijk announced he will formally request a public meeting to clarify what commitments were made abroad. He emphasized that the Aruban people deserve to know the details behind the assurances and the basis for the law’s potential passage.
