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Rules on visiting a partner abroad must be simpler

31 August 2020

As from 1 September, Belgians who have a relationship with a partner abroad may visit that person again. The condition, however, is that the couple has a “long-term relationship”. The N-VA is asking for more flexible and realistic criteria. “It is clear that the current rules are far too strict,” …

Flemish tourism policy earns praise in the New York Times

31 August 2020

The New York Times sees the Flemish tourism policy as a global frontrunner for the post-corona era. Flemish Minister of Tourism Zuhal Demir responds with satisfaction: “We are entering a new era in which it is not necessarily about more tourism, but about better and high-quality tourism.” For too …

The N-VA requests European coordination for country colour codes

28 August 2020

Travel is possible this summer within the Schengen zone, subject to a positive travel recommendation from Foreign Affairs. It divides European Member States and regions into green, orange and red zones that determine whether someone is allowed to depart for a foreign destination and the measures …

Cieltje Van Achter wants a tougher corona approach in Brussels: “The time for awareness-raising is over”

25 August 2020

“I see no sense of urgency among the Brussels leaders.” On the De Ochtend news programme on Radio 1, Brussels MP Cieltje Van Achter asks that Brussels take stronger action to combat corona. “Brussels has always responded too late.” Cieltje Van Achter advocates tough measures, starting with the …

Theo Francken warns against federal government without a Flemish majority

25 August 2020

“A federal government with a strong majority on the Flemish side would be best for Flemings.” On the De Ochtend news programme on Radio 1, MP Theo Francken shone a light on the formation of a federal government. “We have to show unity and the best way for us to do this is from Flanders. Because …

The N-VA has serious questions about the European deal for the coronavirus vaccine

21 August 2020

The N-VA is asking for more clarity about the European vaccine project that Belgium is joining. “It’s a good thing that this country is ordering coronavirus vaccines for its people. However, the fact that we are latching onto a European project without any guarantee that the vaccine will actually be …

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