The chairman of the Chamber's Social Affairs Committee, Denis Ducarme, is calling for a thorough examination of possible fraud at the Anderlecht CPAS. On Wednesday, he announced his intention to bring this matter before the Federal Parliament, proposing hearings as early as this Thursday afternoon.
A report broadcast by VRT on Tuesday evening revealed serious suspicions regarding the unjustified granting of integration income, notably due to a glaring lack of oversight. These revelations quickly sparked a wave of reactions, particularly in Flanders, where the N-VA believes this problem could affect other Brussels CPAS's.
For Denis Ducarme, it is essential that the Chamber take up this matter. "This is not a routine step," he said, "but given the scale of the alleged fraud, it is essential to restore trust in our social institutions." He also stresses the importance of rigorous controls to prevent such abuses from happening again.
Denis Ducarme's initiative reflects a determination to act swiftly on an issue that extends beyond municipal boundaries and threatens the credibility of social assistance in Belgium.