Martin Casier Criticizes Pre-determined Education Reforms in Wallonia-Brussels
Martin Casier, group leader for the Socialist Party (PS) in the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, strongly opposes the government's new program decree regarding education savings. Describing the opposition's stance as combative, Casier highlights unprecedented mobilization across educational sectors over the past 25 years. He identifies several problematic measures, including a 10% increase in teacher workload, changes to sick leave regimes, reduced funding for free meals and school supplies, and increased tuition fees in higher education. Casier also criticizes reforms to permanent teaching contracts, arguing they create precarious career conditions akin to renewable fixed-term contracts rather than providing stability. Furthermore, he condemns the government's legislative method, asserting that it ignores democratic consultation and respect for opposition counter-powers. Casier claims the administration operates under the assumption that election victory grants unlimited authority, creating an impression that all decisions were predetermined. He rejects the notion of a silent majority supporting these measures, emphasizing the disconnect between political promises and actual implementation. The PS plans to table numerous amendments to challenge the decree, which is currently under review by the Parliament.
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Martin Casier Criticizes Pre-determined Education Reforms in Wallonia-Brussels
Martin Casier, group leader for the Socialist Party (PS) in the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, strongly opposes the government's new program decree regarding education savings. Describing the opposition's stance as combative, Casier highlights unprecedented mobilization across educational sectors over the past 25 years. He identifies several problematic measures, including a 10% increase in teacher workload, changes to sick leave regimes, reduced funding for free meals and school supplies, and increased tuition fees in higher education. Casier also criticizes reforms to permanent teaching contracts, arguing they create precarious career conditions akin to renewable fixed-term contracts rather than providing stability. Furthermore, he condemns the government's legislative method, asserting that it ignores democratic consultation and respect for opposition counter-powers. Casier claims the administration operates under the assumption that election victory grants unlimited authority, creating an impression that all decisions were predetermined. He rejects the notion of a silent majority supporting these measures, emphasizing the disconnect between political promises and actual implementation. The PS plans to table numerous amendments to challenge the decree, which is currently under review by the Parliament.
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