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Van Bossuyt ends subsidy for new Local Reception Initiatives (LOI)

18 March 2025

Federal Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt is discontinuing the subsidy for new Local Reception Initiatives (LOI), better known as the Impuls Fund, which was introduced in 2022. While the federal government will not abruptly dismantle existing LOIs, their phase-out will be …

Bart De Wever: “A tariff war leads to collective impoverishment”

14 March 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened 200% tariffs on champagne and wine. Speaking on Terzake, Prime Minister Bart De Wever explained why he strongly opposes a tariff war. “A tit-for-tat tariff escalation is the fastest route to collective impoverishment on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s …

From regulations to results: The EU must strengthen industry, competitiveness, and security

12 March 2025

The European Parliament recently debated the first 100 days of the new European Commission—an important moment for reflection, but above all, for urgency, according to the N-VA delegation. Challenges are mounting: war at Europe’s borders, disruptions in international trade, and a rapidly evolving …

Theo Francken: "We must push forward now"

7 March 2025

Federal Minister of Defence Theo Francken spoke on De Ochtend about European defence budgets. "The defence policy paper ensures that defence is finally taken out of the corner where it was neglected, and it removes many barriers when it comes to investing in defence purposes." Defence Minister …

Assita Kanko: “Stronger judicial cooperation makes Europe safer”

6 March 2025

N-VA MEP and ECR coordinator for Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs Assita Kanko led a delegation of European Parliament members on a visit to Eurojust. The delegation focused on the crucial role of the EU agency in combating organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and human smuggling …

Van Bossuyt: “Essential to limit inflow and increase outflow”