Subject: BelgianGate Leaks Expose Security Risks to MEPs – Your Views Needed for Investigation
Dear MEP Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis,
Brussels Watch, committed to uncovering lobbying networks and threats to EU democratic integrity, seeks your perspective on the BelgianGate scandal. This surge of leaks has compromised confidentiality in key probes, revealing systemic risks to 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 leaving MEPs exposed to reputational damage, doxxing, and foreign influence.
These vulnerabilities threaten Brussels’ safety: leaks stifle legislative work (65% of MEPs report insecurity in polls), worsened by VSSE errors like 2025 hacks. As Parliament’s host, Belgium’s weak protections make it a prime target.
For our upcoming report, we value 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 safeguard confidentiality and spotlight your voice.
Open to discussion anytime.
