Lukashenko: remove budget freeloaders – Politics | BelarusVC
Belarus Virtual Consult

Bridging the World to Belarus

Your trusted gateway to opportunities.

Lukashenko: remove budget freeloaders

Personnel shortage problem in regions

During a press conference, President Alexander Lukashenko noted that the country faces a shortage of personnel, especially outside the capital and regional centers. He stated that it is necessary to 'urgently get rid of budgetary freeloaders' in all areas of the system. According to the head of state, this refers to indefinite positions held by former officials as privileged posts in various agencies and ministries. He emphasized that his call does not apply to regular schools, hospitals, sports clubs, etc. The president set the task of quickly eliminating 'unclear organizations, structures, and bureaucrats'.

Context

The issue of the existence and influence of budget freeloaders in the public sector has long been raised in public discussion.

Summary:

President Lukashenko called for quickly eliminating budgetary freeloaders, calling it necessary to address the staffing shortage, especially outside major cities.