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Unprecedented figures after three years of the Blue Deal: 9,500 Olympic swimming pools of treated wastewater, among other things

4 July 2023

6,000 hectares of wetlands, 88 kilometres of watercourse redevelopment, 9,4 billion litres less loss through leakage, an additional 23,8 billion litres reused after treatment of wastewater, 113 hectares of infiltration, 560 weirs in agricultural areas, 4 to 8 billion litres of additional reused …

Open Vld and Groen refuse to provide bilingual services in Brussels hospitals

30 June 2023

The provision of services in the Dutch language has not been guaranteed in Brussels hospitals for decades, except for the UZ Brussels. By means of a resolution, the N-VA wants to legally enforce this bilingualism in public hospitals, recognised emergency services and medical emergency groups. The …

Agreement on nuclear power stations: “A mini extension with a huge bill for taxpayers”

29 June 2023

The federal government and Engie have finally concluded an agreement on the extension of the two newest nuclear reactors. MP Bert Wollants says it is still insufficient: “This is a mini-extension, which, moreover, burdens taxpayers with a huge bill.” Wollants: “Recent reports show that keeping …

Belgium risks missing out on EUR 4.5 billion in European recovery funding due to the failure to reform the pension system

29 June 2023

If the federal government does not urgently tackle major pension reform, our country risks missing out on up to EUR 4.5 billion in European recovery funding. “De Croo just does nothing. Nothing. Even the National Bank says so. Meanwhile, this government has actually reached EUR 20 billion in the …

Flanders asks Europe to postpone discussion on 2040 CO2 targets

25 June 2023

The Flemish Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 was only just approved by the Flemish government, and the European Commission was already at the front door to start the discussion on the 2040 CO2 reduction targets. Flemish Environment Minister Zuhal Demir regards this as incomprehensible. On behalf of …

Peter De Roover: “If De Croo wants to restore credibility, Lahbib must resign”

23 June 2023

In the plenary session of the Chamber, the N-VA submitted a motion for the resignation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Lahbib after the Iran visa affair. “The credibility of a minister depends on giving correct information in the Chamber. Sarah Schlitz had to leave because she lied in parliament. It …

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