The eternal question of the company car still divides the Belgian political landscape, and in particular Flanders. On the French-speaking side, in fact, only the MR does not wish to review taxation on company cars.
On the French-speaking side, the arguments are relatively identical among those opposed to the company car. “We think that the salary car must disappear and be transformed into a net salary” affirms Défi, echoing the Engagés. “Company cars only benefit 14% of Belgian workers, creating social injustice. We must pay workers in euros, not in fuel,” adds Écolo. For the socialists, “ a global reflection must be carried out, the PS preferring direct remuneration of workers”. The PTB will leave “this system will gradually be phased out, ensuring that workers do not have a loss of wages.”
Today’s proposal: Wallonia must pay a bonus for the purchase of an electric car
On his line, the MR argues by saying that “as long as a tax reform to increase the net income of workers has not been implemented, there is no question of opening a debate on the abolition of company cars”. The Liberals, however, say they are open to working on alternatives.
