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11 September 2025

Ursula von der Leyen’s annual State of the Union address was met with approval from Johan Van Overtveldt, head of the N-VA delegation in the European Parliament and chair of the Budget Committee. “After swinging too far in the green direction, the Commission finally seems to have found the right …

3 September 2025

The federal government has finally reached an agreement on Belgium’s position in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In an interview with VTM Nieuws, N-VA chair Valérie Van Peel defended the compromise. “Now it’s time to put pressure on the European level and bring other countries on board,” she said …

2 September 2025

The federal and Flemish governments have reached a joint agreement on how to respond to the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. MP Kathleen Depoorter calls the agreement “a crucial lever to help end the atrocities in Gaza by stepping up political and diplomatic pressure.” Since the …

19 August 2025

The Belgian Defence Forces have carried out their final humanitarian airdrops over the Gaza Strip. Minister of Defence Theo Francken underlined the importance of the mission: “With this operation, we have taken concrete action to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Thanks to the dedication …

19 August 2025

As of today, new rules on family reunification are in force. The reform introduces tighter conditions for those wishing to bring their family members to Belgium. In 2024, nearly 60,000 people received a first residence permit through family reunification. Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen …

18 August 2025

Last updated: 26/08/2025 The images coming out of Gaza continue to haunt us: the emaciated face of hostage Evyatar David, forced to dig his own grave. Starving Palestinians, waiting for food at gunpoint. These horrors lay bare the sheer inhumanity of the situation. “Slogans, unfortunately, don …