RTL spoke to CSV politician Laurent Mosar about the much-debated Waringo report this Monday morning.
Mosar argued that the report was excellent, unbiased, and shedding light on management issues at the Grand Ducal Court.
The veteran politician also explained that the CSV would continue to support the monarchy rather than converting Luxembourg to a republic. The monarchy, he emphasised, should nevertheless be transparent, open, and modern. Citizens need to be able to see how the taxpayers' money is being used.
Modar did not shy away from criticising the coalition government for not yet having commented on the report. In his view, the government simply handed over the hot potato to the Chamber of Deputies. This was unacceptable, he stressed.
He added that the report's revelations were a blessing in disguise for the Grand Ducal court. The author of the report, Jean Waringo, could easily be included in the process of implementing the suggested improvements. In this context, Mosar explained that the report contains concrete suggestions that can easily be translated into practice. Transparency remains key.
The CSV MP also drew attention to the fact that Luxembourg's constitution clearly defines the role of the Grand Duke. The same cannot be said of the partner of a head of state. Mosar concluded that the constitution should therefore be retrofitted.
Luxembourg will have a new Minister of the Economy as of Tuesday. Franz Fayot will take over the position from outgoing minister Etienne Schneider. Mosar said in this context that the CSV would like Fayot to comment on his agenda regarding space mining, wealth tax, and inheritance tax. Mosar stressed that the CSV opposes the implementation of an inheritance tax.
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