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N-VA wants more ambition in tackling social dumping

11 May 2016
More ambition wanted in tackling social dumping

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 …

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Brussels to become LGBT capital of Europe in 2017

11 May 2016
Brussels to become LGBT capital of Europe in 2017

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 …

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Where are our Europe's limits?

11 May 2016
Where are our Europe's limits?

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 …

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Obtaining nationality to become more expensive

6 May 2016
Obtaining nationality to become more expensive

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, …

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No special visa conditions for Turkey

4 May 2016
No special visa conditions for Turkey

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 …

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Internet more accessible for people with a disability

4 May 2016
Internet more accessible for the disabled

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 …

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