As a guest on the 7:40am political interview on Bel RTL this Tuesday, Georges-Louis Bouchez called for better targeting of social aid and stricter management of public money.
"Controls must be carried out at CPAS level over the granting of a range of benefits. Several cases show crazy situations. Yet public money needs to be concentrated on the people who really need it." Our President calls for greater accountability among applicants: "Those applying for State aid will have to prove they meet the conditions. On the other hand, for people who ask for State aid, it is normal to be accountable."
Georges-Louis Bouchez also denounces the automatic expansion of certain schemes: "2.5 million Belgians benefit from BIM status. This automatic distribution of public money must stop if we want to get back within budgetary limits. There is abuse!"
He calls for a reduction in tax pressure and public spending: "We have to stop: tax, tax, tax. 55% of GDP is public spending. Constantly spending public money is not what makes people happy. We need less State and more purchasing power."
Finally, he again highlights the weight of taxes, particularly on energy: "When you fill up your tank, around 50 to 60% of the price goes on taxes; if tomorrow we want petrol at €1 a litre, that's possible."