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The EU cannot afford to delay restoring its competitiveness

12 February 2025

Without radical change, we risk becoming economically irrelevant The European economy is at a critical juncture. As Europe’s competitive position continues to erode, fundamental reforms remain absent. The European Commission recently unveiled its Competitiveness Compass, a strategic framework aimed …

Defense authorized to arm drones

22 January 2025

"The arming of drones is essential for our military, given the current international developments, such as the war in Ukraine," said MP Peter Buysrogge after securing a majority for his resolution to arm Belgium’s defense drones. “It is crucial that Defense embraces this technological progress and …

Belgian parliament welcomes Ukrainian delegation

21 January 2025

Members of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada visited the Federal Parliament of Belgium for discussions with members of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committees. The joint meeting, chaired by MP Peter Buysrogge and his CD&V colleague Els Van Hoof, focused on NATO, Ukraine, and future perspectives. “The …

Family reunification visas hit record high: “This situation is unsustainable”

16 January 2025

In 2024, a record number of family reunification visas were issued, according to a parliamentary question by MP Maaike De Vreese to Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole De Moor (CD&V). The sharp increase is largely attributed to family reunifications involving individuals with …

Bart De Wever: “Ready to take responsibility, but only if real action is taken”

11 January 2025

On Saturday evening, more than 5,000 N-VA members kicked off the new year at the party’s annual New Year’s celebration in Mechelen. Before guest DJ Cieltje Van Achter opened the dance floor, party chairman Bart De Wever reflected on the past election year and briefly touched on the ongoing federal …

Assita Kanko to lead new European Intergroup on Policing

12 December 2024

MEP Assita Kanko has spearheaded the creation of a new Intergroup on Policing, marking a historic first for the European Union. “Our proposal has been approved. The European Parliament is taking a stand on policing. Our police officers now have a voice in Europe,” said Kanko, who will chair the …

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