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Labour Minister Georges Mischo defended his approach to addressing internal tensions and leadership disputes at the employment initiative ProActif before a parliamentary commission on Monday, amid calls from opposition parties for more active government intervention in publicly funded associations.
On Monday, Labour Minister Georges Mischo appeared before a parliamentary commission to explain how he has dealt with the recent complications at employment initiative ProActif, which has been the subject of much discussion since February amid claims of internal tension and leadership disputes.
Minister Mischo appeared in front of the commission following a request by opposition parties the Pirates, the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP), the Greens, and the Left.
Mischo refuted allegations of inactivity on his behalf and said he wanted to hear both sides before taking action. The minister said he does not want to interfere in terms of governance, but wants the government representative to have an assistant or deputy on the ProActif council, although without the right to vote. He said the initiative's management must remain autonomous at all costs.
However, the opposition said the right to supervision was insufficient and that the government should be able to actively intervene in associations or charities financed by public funds to the tune of several million euros.
Despite the situation, the commission members said they were relieved the leadership issues would have no consequences for the hundreds of people in work thanks to the ProActiv initiatives, as well as its employees. They also expressed relief at the fact no one has used the initiative fraudulently.
