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11 May 2016

The proposal of European Commissioner Marianne Thyssen (CD&V) for a revision of the posting directive would only make a modest contribution to the fight against unfair competition. Even so, parliaments from mainly Eastern European member states have activated the so-called yellow card procedure …

11 May 2016

In the countdown to the 17th of May’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the IDAHO forum, a European conference about LGBT rights, kicks off every year. The fifth edition is organised next year in Brussels. Federal Secretary of State Elke Sleurs is working together with …

11 May 2016

Monday we celebrated Europe Day. For the European Union, this is the time to celebrate its unity; for European Parliament Member Sander Loones it is the moment to ask a few questions. Who do we want to be? Do we dare to set a limit on the number of newcomers? What do we do with those who are …

6 May 2016

The N-VA has prepared a bill that is to increase the cost of obtaining Belgian nationality. Civic integration is the main criterion for acquiring Belgian nationality. Newcomers must be able to speak our language and demonstrate that they are familiar with our rights and obligations. On top of this, …

4 May 2016

The European Commission has given the green light for allowing Turkish citizens to travel without a visa starting from June, even though a proposed report shows that Turkey does not meet all the customary conditions. “Incomprehensible,” in the opinion of European Parliament member Sander Loones …

4 May 2016

The EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement about a Directive for making the internet more accessible for people with a disability. Government institutions, such as cities and municipalities, public hospitals and police services must make their websites and mobile …