During a press conference, parliamentarian Rocco Tjon emphasized that the current government is providing incorrect information about the Rijkswet (Dutch Law). According to the opposition, the government continues to reference the Bestuurlijk Akkoord and claims that Aruba is “bound” by it. Tjon clarified that this is not true.
Tjon pointed out that, according to point 9 of the agreement, Aruba has a choice and is not bound: “If the Rijkswet (…) is not implemented as planned, the interest rate will increase to 6.9%.”
Mike Eman himself confirmed at the beginning of July that political negotiations only began in August, and Aruba is not bound by any agreement.
Power Lies in The Hague: Tjon stressed that Aruba’s parliament has no decision-making power over the Rijkswet. It is the Dutch Parliament that will address the law, vote on it, and can make changes through amendments and motions, while Aruba can only watch as they decide its future and freedom. In other words, the final decision on the Rijkswet will be made in The Hague, not Oranjestad.
To conclude, parliamentarian Tjon posed the following question to politicians still supporting the law: “If this Rijkswet is really so beneficial for Aruba, why did you agree to it, and how does it benefit our country?
