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27 November 2024

The European Parliament approved the “von der Leyen II” Commission today. The new European Commission will have to steer the EU through numerous urgent challenges and restore confidence among citizens and businesses. The N-VA delegation gives the new leadership the benefit of the doubt. For the N …

5 November 2024

MP Theo Francken has been re-elected as rapporteur of the Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The election took place via a unanimous vote, extending Francken’s mandate within this influential group for the coming years. “I am delighted and honoured by …

31 October 2024

MEP Johan Van Overtveldt commented on the European Commission’s decision to introduce higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars in an interview on the De Ochtend show on Radio 1. “We will thus ensure a level playing field again.” The higher tariffs come as a consequence of the Chinese …

17 October 2024

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the Italian proposal to establish European return hubs outside the European Union. She wrote this in a letter to the European heads of government, who are meeting for a European summit. Outgoing Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld …

8 October 2024

In response to the worrying situation in European industry, N-VA MEPs Johan Van Overtveldt and Kris Van Dijck are calling for an urgent revision of current industrial policy: “The crisis in our automotive sector is the canary in the coal mine. Europe’s entire manufacturing industry, an …

30 September 2024

After the Flemish government agreement was approved, the division of roles within the new Flemish Government is also known. It will be led by Matthias Diependaele. In addition, the N-VA is sending four ministers to the government: Ben Weyts, Zuhal Demir, Annick De Ridder and Cieltje Van Achter. Our …