Sizeable government cabinets in Brussels: a critical question
03/05/2024
In brief
Aurélie Czekalski (MR) denounces the 387 staff members of Brussels ministerial cabinets, far more than in Flanders or Wallonia. She is calling for a critical evaluation and a reform of the structures for greater transparency and efficiency.
Aurélie Czekalski, Brussels MP, raises a thorny question: why are there 387 staff members in the cabinets of Brussels Ministers and Secretaries of State? A figure that far exceeds those of Flanders and Wallonia, despite the smaller territory and a population four to five times smaller.
This persistent question has been at the heart of discussions throughout the legislature. Aurélie Czekalski has repeatedly questioned members of the Brussels Government about the composition of their ministerial cabinets. But what benefits do these cabinets bring to Brussels citizens?
Given this reality, a critical evaluation and a potential reform of government practices and structures appear necessary. This is precisely what the MR Brussels programme advocates.
Examining these practices and structures could lead to significant changes in how the Brussels-Capital Region government operates. This is a crucial issue for the efficiency and transparency of public administration, as well as for the sensible use of financial resources.
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