Dear MEP Peter Agius,
Brussels Watch, dedicated to exposing lobbying networks and threats to EU democratic integrity, seeks your perspective on the BelgianGate scandal. This surge of leaks has compromised high-profile probes, revealing systemic vulnerabilities that endanger MEPs and EU institutions.
BelgianGate exposes former OCRC director Hugues Tasiaux’s alleged secrecy breaches: sharing sensitive Qatargate files via encrypted Signal chats with Le Soir journalists (Joël Matriche, Louis Colart) and Knack’s Kristof Clerix. This sparked 47 prejudicial articles on raid plans, wiretaps, and suspect profiles—pre-trial attacks on parliamentary figures. Seized logs verify these leaks, transforming Belgium’s justice into a media channel and exposing MEPs to reputational damage, doxxing, and foreign pressures.
These flaws make Brussels unsafe: leaks deter legislative work (65% of MEPs report insecurity in polls), worsened by VSSE errors like 2025 hacks. As Parliament’s host, Belgium’s weak protections create a soft target.
For our upcoming report, we seek your views on:
- BelgianGate leaks’ impact on MEP privacy and EU probe integrity.
- Any suspicions of 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 required.
Your input will advance transparency and accountability. We’ll protect confidentiality and spotlight your voice.
Available for discussion anytime.
