A weakened, fragmented government without leadership, where internal power matters more than collective responsibility
During the public parliamentary session on the LIM Law, the leader of the AVP parliamentary fraction submitted a motion requesting the AVP–FUTURO government to appoint a Minister Plenipotentiary in the Netherlands (GevMin) as soon as possible. According to AVP, the position is currently vacant or being temporarily filled, which puts continuity, diplomatic representation, and Aruba’s interests within the Kingdom at risk.
A Political Embarrassment
It is an embarrassment that a party which itself forms part of the governing coalition must submit a motion to force its own government to take action on something that should be obvious and a priority, especially since this position is grounded in the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is not an opposition motion; it is an internal alarm signal from AVP directed at FUTURO.
The logical question that arises is: if AVP is the largest coalition partner in government, why can it not resolve this issue internally? Why must a coalition party use Parliament to send a signal to its own cabinet?
AVP–FUTURO Do Not Communicate
This situation reveals a larger problem: a government that does not communicate, does not coordinate, and does not make decisions together. If a coalition cannot agree on such an essential position as the Minister Plenipotentiary—Aruba’s voice in the Netherlands and within the Kingdom—how can that same coalition govern in a stable and responsible manner for the benefit of Aruba?
The Minister Plenipotentiary is not a symbolic position. It is crucial for defending Aruba’s interests within the Kingdom, managing relations with the Netherlands, serving as Aruba’s diplomatic representative, and ensuring institutional continuity. By failing to appoint a Minister Plenipotentiary, Aruba loses influence and weight within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
A Bad Signal for Aruba
AVP’s motion is not merely a parliamentary document. It reflects a weakened and fragmented government, lacking leadership and communication, where internal power struggles outweigh collective responsibility. If a government cannot communicate with its own coalition partner, how can it communicate with the people and govern in the best interest of the country?
Aruba deserves more seriousness, more unity, and more responsibility in governance. AVP–FUTURO cannot govern Aruba amid constant intrigue and internal conflict.
