Филип (53) је положио заклетву на три званична језика
-холандском, француском и немачком. Он је обећао да ће служити земљи и штитити
је најбоље што може, преносе агенције.
Белгијски краљ Алберт ИИ је претходно својевољно абдицирао у
корист сина, после 20 година на трону, који је напустио из здравствених разлога.
На свечаној церемонији у краљевској палати, Алберт (79) је
данас потписао акт о абдикацији пред публиком од око 250 белгијских званичника
и истакнутих личности и захвалио им се „због свега што су постигли док је он
био краљ”.
На церемонији није било страних званичника ни представника
краљевских породица из других земаља јер је Алберт ИИ објавио план о абдикацији
пре нешто мање од три недеље, па није било много времена да се уприличи велики
међународни догађај.
Абдикација и увођење у трон новог владара одржавају се истог
дана када и прославе поводом белгијског националног празника, Дана
независности.
Филипу наредних месеци предстоји тежак задатак. Подељену
нацију у јуну 2014. чекају избори у јеку све интензивнијих захтева за већу
аутономију шест милиона Фламанаца који говоре холандски и 4,5 милиона
Белгијанаца који говоре фанцуски. Зато би улога монархије могла бити још више
умањена.
После претходних избора 2010, влада је формирана тек после
541 дана због препирања око тога колико још власти треба да буде одузето
централним властима у корист посебних језичких група.
За разлику од његових пет претходника, Алберт је покушао да
избегне политику колико год је то било могуће, а очекује се да ће и Филип тако
поступати, наводи АП.
Филип се протекле две деценије припремао да предводи
спољњотрговинске делегације. Он и његова супруга Матилда имају четворо деце.
Извор: Политика online
Танјуг
Swearing In of His Majesty King Philippe
Your Majesties, Mr. President of the Chamber of
Representatives, Madam President of the Senate, Deputies, Senators, Ladies and
Gentlemen,
In taking the constitutional oath before you, I am aware of
the responsibility which is now incumbent upon me. This oath is a solemn
promise which renews the relationship of trust that has existed for nearly two
hundred years between the King and the Belgian people.
Today I am succeeding six other Kings, including my father,
King Albert. Sire, for twenty years, you have maintained this trust by showing
yourself to be on the one hand close to everyone, warm and profoundly human,
and on the other attentive and committed in the exercising of your
responsibility as Head of State. Queen Paola has assisted you in your task,
whilst devoting herself more specifically to such essential fields as education
and culture.
With serenity, dignity and devotion, you have accompanied
the Belgian people on sometimes difficult occasions, as well as during happy
moments, at a time marked by profound change throughout the world. We are most
grateful to you.
I am aware of my great fortune to be able to count on the
permanent support of my wife, Queen Mathilde. Dear Mathilde, for many years you
have channelled your efforts wholeheartedly into numerous activities. You have
an innate sense of human contact. Along with our dear children, we shall
confidently begin this new chapter in our lives and that of our country.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am beginning my reign with the determination to place
myself at the service of all Belgians. I shall therefore work in perfect
understanding with the government and consistent with the Constitution. Over
the years, I have been able to build ever-stronger ties with a great many of my
fellow citizens. I intend to intensify this dialogue.
The wealth of our country and our institutional system
resides notably in the fact that we have turned our diversity into a strength.
Each time, we succeed in striking the balance between unity and diversity. Belgium 's
strength is precisely its ability to give meaning to our diversity.
The latest State reform has brought about a major transfer
of powers to the federated entities. It will bring citizens closer to decision
making and enable us to deal more effectively with challenges in the future. Belgium 's strength
also resides in its federated entities. I intend to maintain constructive
contacts with their leaders. I am convinced that cooperation between the Federal State
Together we can highlight each individual's talents. This is
the source of the genius of our country, which has developed throughout our
history. It is a state of mind that has shaped our character and our values.
Facing up to the most complex problems together, reconciling various
aspirations and integrating them without losing any of their originality and
strength has also helped forge our inventiveness and our sense of moderation.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The values that inspire us have guided generations of men
and women before us. Through their commitment in society and politics, they
have ensured our country has acquired a high level of prosperity and
solidarity. They have provided both a solid framework for enterprise and
effective social security.
We are now confronted with a crisis that is hitting many of
our fellow citizens very hard. Today I would like to encourage every man and
woman to face up to this challenge. I am profoundly convinced that there is
unsuspected potential in each one of us which is waiting to be revealed.
Besides we have together the means to surmount our difficulties and guarantee
everyone the opportunity to progress.
Now more than ever, the European project has to give us hope
and confidence. The Europe we are working
towards must bring growth and solidarity. We are proud that our capital city is
also the capital of Europe and that at each
moment in its history, Belgian leaders have worked at the heart of this great
project. During my missions abroad, I have been able to observe how much Belgium 's
assets, its talents and strengths are appreciated throughout the world.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the spirit in which I shall
work during my reign. I shall support all of our qualities, in Belgium and
abroad.
Together, let us bring a new surge of enthusiasm to our
country.
Long live Belgium
