ANALYSIS. Why Freya Van den Bossche suddenly steps in to defend Conner Rousseau

Eighteen years ago they first crossed paths. Since then, Conner Rousseau (30) and Freya Van den Bossche (48) have constantly experienced how much they resemble each other. When Van den Bossche got wind of his plan to come out, she of all people offered to play his spokesperson. And that is no coincidence. The story of the confidante of the Vooruit chairman ─ and by extension the entire party, according to the emergency scenarios she has ready. “Call me back when you’re 18.”

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