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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 …

Van Dijck: “The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur opens doors for Flemish companies”

6 December 2024

The free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the customs union between Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay, was officially sealed today. MEP Kris Van Dijck comments enthusiastically: “In an unstable world with many geopolitical tensions and the rise of …

Maaike De Vreese calls for European action against Spain’s illegal migration policy

2 December 2024

MP Maaike De Vreese urged Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor (cd&v) to take action against the Spanish government’s planned large-scale regularisation of illegal immigrants. De Vreese calls Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez’s measure disloyal and illegal and urged de Moor to …

The N-VA wants the new European Commission to focus on security, prosperity and competitiveness

27 November 2024

Faire disparaître l'esprit anti-européen

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 …

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