Laurent Mosar: Thirty Years and Still Going Strong
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Laurent Mosar, representing the Christian Social People's Party, is celebrating 30 years as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. He reveals why he uses social media to communicate with the Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth. He also explains how he hopes to achieve progress in three important areas: Bank accounts, housing, and security.
Can you explain why you chose social networks to communicate with Finance Minister Gilles Roth?
Although I am now a member of the new majority it does not mean I have lost my principles and convictions. If I have questions, it is good to discuss them face to face, but I also like to communicate publicly. I have regular discussions with Gilles Roth on bank accounts and other subjects but because our discussions are confidential, I also want to share relevant information with those interested in the financial scene and the economy. That's why I publish almost all my parliamentary actions and their responses. I also ask topical questions about the economy, the financial center, and security in our country, especially in Luxembourg City.
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“I am now a member of the new majority. This does not mean I have lost my principles and convictions.”
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What are the key issues you wish to address today?
The first is housing. I am confident that the issues about reducing the three-month guarantee to two months and the sharing of agency commission between landlord and tenant will be adopted before the summer holidays. Secondly, insecurity in areas like Bonnevoie and the city center is a problem. The new government is recruiting more police officers. A pilot community policing project starts in June to address people’s insecurity. I am also optimistic that we will make progress on security by addressing the problem of drug addicts needing housing and treatment options. The problem for the less bankable seeking to open a bank account extends to our whole economy, especially since we aim to be a leading financial center. We need to facilitate information exchange between banks and perhaps introduce a kind of passport for account holders to simplify the process.
In politics why is it so difficult to make things happen?
The legislative process is protracted due to our complex political system. The government often comprises young ministers, an administrative machine with long-standing employees, the House, local councils, and independent administrations like the tax authorities. The European Union adds complexity with regulations and directives that we must transpose into national law. The CSSF, tax administration, and registration office have autonomy, complicating things further. For example, relaxing rules for bank loans requires the CSSF's agreement. Also, the communes have autonomy, so the government can't impose everything.
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