Post by Collins Nweke

Politics occasionally presents decisions for which there are no easy answers, only competing principles and difficult trade-offs. As a former Green councillor and a lifelong supporter of the Green movement, I have followed the recent debate with both empathy and reflection. New leadership rarely enjoys the luxury of easy first decisions. On this one, I admit to a quiet sense of relief: I am no longer in the room where such calls must be made. From a distance comes the privilege of reflection, and perhaps, perspective. In this latest OpEd for The Brussels Times , I reflect on the tension between conscience and engagement. I asked whether lasting change is more often achieved through boycott or through bridge-building. It is not an argument against principle, but an invitation to think carefully about how our principles are best advanced in a complex world. I offer these reflections in a spirit of respect, for my Green colleagues, for those who disagree, and for everyone committed to advancing peace, human rights, justice, and international dialogue. I hope the piece contributes constructively to an important conversation. https://lnkd.in/e__DhrAr #GreenPolitics #Dialogue #HumanRights #Peace #Belgium #TheBrusselsTimes Groen Aimen Horch Wouter Van Besien Wouter Van Bellingen (he/him) Jeremie Vaneeckhout Stefan Colaes John Crombez Jeroen P. Peter Verlinden Wouter De Vriendt Wouter Vanhove Pieter Leenknegt Anna Westerholm Meyrem Almaci Leslie Hodge Thessa Bagu