Concerns are mounting over an 8.2 million Euro subsidy awarded by Flemish Minister Zuhal Demir to the Thomas More hogeschool, with legal experts raising questions about its appropriateness.
Multiple sources indicate the grant is facing scrutiny, with some characterizing it as operating within a “grey area.” The subsidy’s structure has prompted debate among legal professionals, who have been unable to reach a consensus on its legality, according to reports.
Despite the controversy, no legal challenges to the subsidy have been initiated. Sources suggest a reluctance to publicly oppose Minister Demir, with one report stating, “Nobody dares to hunt Zuhal Demir in the armor.”
The questions surrounding the grant reach as stakeholders closely monitor government spending and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Thomas More hogeschool, a higher education institution, received the funding from Demir’s office, sparking the current review.
Further analysis of the situation is ongoing and the outcome could have implications for future subsidy allocations and transparency in government financial dealings.
