After the i-Police debacle: Quintin wants to reduce the number of external IT consultants at the police

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin aims to reduce the number of external IT consultants in the federal police by 10% by 2027, focusing on hiring internal staff. This decision follows the costly i-Police project, which incurred €140 million without significant results, highlighting poor project management and reliance on external consultants. Quintin advocates for more manageable digitalization projects with clear goals and budgets, allowing external expertise only for specific, time-limited tasks. Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden, Quintin's predecessor, will face questions regarding the i-Police issue, as she previously received warnings about its costs and inefficiencies.