The incumbents, the insiders, are protected when there are reforms, while the newcomers who want a job have to be more flexible. Belgium has been held up as a champion of reform. Were you surprised? A bit. At the same time it is good to acknowledge that there have been reforms. Nevertheless we know that there are still huge challenges.
Belgium is still some way behind Germany, where there’s money left over and they don’t know what to do with it. Which reforms are needed most urgently now? There are several. Reforms to pensions, the labour market and justice for example are recognised as being crucial in Italy. Education and training are also crucial in my view.