Speaking during the 7:40am political interview on Bel RTL this Tuesday, Georges-Louis Bouchez called for better targeting of social benefits and stricter management of public money.
“Checks must be carried out at CPAS level on the granting of a range of benefits. Several cases reveal crazy situations. Public money must be focused on the people who really need it.” Our President calls for greater accountability among applicants: “Those applying for state assistance will have to prove they meet the conditions. However, for people requesting state assistance, 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 on budgetary track. There are abuses!”
He calls for a reduction in the tax burden and public spending: “We need to stop: tax, tax, tax. 55% of GDP is public spending. Constantly spending public money isn't 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 to taxes if we want petrol at €1 a litre tomorrow, that's possible.”