Speaking on social media, Georges-Louis Bouchez reaffirmed his commitment to culture and artists, while criticising a system that is too dependent on public subsidies and influenced by partisan considerations.
He believes it is time to question the funding and promotion of culture in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, in order to put an end to cronyism and better take into account the public's own choices. He advocates for a model that incorporates more patronage and allows artists to be supported on the basis of their talent rather than their political connections.
For the MR President, culture must be freed from administrative constraints and open up more internationally, carried by the French language. He wants to refocus support on the dissemination of content rather than on maintaining certain structures, so that culture truly reaches all sections of the population.
Finally, Georges-Louis Bouchez stresses the importance of breaking away from a logic of political dependence and promoting a dynamic culture accessible to all. He champions a more liberal approach to the sector, which he intends to actively promote.