For
It prevents unfair business influence and corruption.
Against
Their experience can still benefit society in other sectors.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“People aquire unique experience in public service that can be beneficial in the private sector and vice versa.”
“you disuade talented individuals from seeking public office, if you essentially bare them from returning to their successful careers afterwards.”
“Public service should mean serving the public, not building your CV for corporate law firms, consultancies, or lobby groups.”
“I believe that no serious social democrat should be comfortable with the revolving door between the state and major private interests.”