According to the state secretary, there is another option. “Certainly when you start from the maximum hypothesis of 2 billion, it is actually more interesting to think whether we cannot channel this to the citizen via a (temporary) social tax reduction. That is also good for our companies and our employment. .”
In her opinion piece, De Bleeker also points to the responsibility of the regions. According to her, it is only logical that they should think along about what effort they can make to protect their citizens. “In a mature federalism, everyone takes responsibility.”
“How we will tackle rising energy prices will ultimately be a political decision. But nothing dictates that political decisions have to ignore the facts. On the contrary, they will only become stronger and more focused when the facts are the basis,” he said. still state secretary Eva De Bleeker.
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