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1 May 2025

In her May Day message, N-VA chairwoman Valerie Van Peel calls for cooperation and a sense of responsibility in the debate on social security. “Today, May 1 is more than ever about working together,” she said. “Because only by doing so can we make progress as an entire community.” No longer …

30 April 2025

The federal government is preparing to tighten the rules on family reunification, which, according to the federal migration centre Myria, amounts to a violation of human rights. Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt responded firmly on the radio show De Ochtend: “It’s not an easy …

26 April 2025

Valerie Van Peel has been elected president of the N-VA with 96.26% of the vote. The result was announced by Secretary-General Louis Ide during the party’s national council. Although only one candidate stood for election, 14,486 members—representing 52% of eligible voters—cast their ballots either …

23 April 2025

Security concerns in Brussels continue to dominate the headlines. According to Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre, the root of the problem lies in a lack of investment and a fragmented institutional structure. “For years, these issues were not taken seriously—or even outright denied,” he says. A …

23 April 2025

The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has approved Assita Kanko’s position on the Entry/Exit System (EES) with an overwhelming majority. “After eight years of stagnation, it’s time to act decisively. This system protects both our citizens and our …

22 April 2025

The Energy Committee of the Belgian Federal Parliament has approved the repeal of the 2003 law on the nuclear phase-out. The bill now only requires approval from the full chamber. “This government is sending a clear signal to the world: nuclear energy has a future in this country,” said MP Bert …