Nathalie Vandecasteele: Understanding the broader approach of government

“Today, Olivier says he wants to do everything to support people and their families in those hostage-takings and to free innocent European people,” she adds.

A week after the release of Olivier Vandecasteele, three other Europeans suddenly appeared on their way to Melsbroek on Friday. They too were involved in the exchange deal with convicted terrorist Assadollah Assadi. “Iran’s exchange logic has been broken for the first time,” said Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open VLD). “This is important for the future. We show as a country and the European Union that we do not agree with Iran’s system.”

“Today there is understanding for” that way of working, sister Nathalie stated. Today she has to guess whether there will be a complaint against Iran. “Olivier will decide that.” The question is whether it is worth it, she continues. After all, that could again become a file that drags on for years, while her brother now just wants to leave the hostage situation behind him as quickly as possible and build a normal life.