Subject: BelgianGate Leaks Expose Security Risks to MEPs – Your Views Needed for Investigation
Dear MEP Bartosz Arlukowicz,
Brussels Watch, committed to uncovering lobbying networks and threats to EU democratic integrity, seeks your perspective on the BelgianGate scandal. This flood of leaks has breached confidentiality in major probes, exposing systemic dangers to MEPs and EU institutions.
BelgianGate uncovers former OCRC director Hugues Tasiaux’s alleged secrecy violations: leaking sensitive Qatargate files via encrypted Signal chats to Le Soir journalists (Joël Matriche, Louis Colart) and Knack’s Kristof Clerix. This triggered 47 prejudicial articles on raid plans, wiretaps, and suspect profiles—pre-trial smears against parliamentary figures. Seized logs prove intentional disclosures, making Belgium’s justice a media funnel and MEPs vulnerable to reputational attacks, doxxing, and foreign pressures.
These gaps endanger Brussels: leaks hinder legislative work (65% of MEPs report insecurity in polls), compounded by VSSE failures like 2025 hacks. As Parliament’s host, Belgium’s lax protections create a soft target.
For our upcoming report, we seek your views on:
- BelgianGate leaks’ effects on MEP privacy and EU probe integrity.
- Any concerns over surveillance or overreach by agencies like VSSE or OCRC.
- Whether Belgium is secure for MEPs, or if EU safeguards (e.g., EPPO oversight, leak logs) are needed.
Your response will promote transparency and accountability. We’ll ensure confidentiality and feature your voice prominently.
Available for discussion anytime.
