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New support measures by the Jambon government: EUR 3,000 for entrepreneurs with a severe loss of income

1 April 2020

“We will dig deep into our pockets.” Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon announces additional economic support measures. They include a one-off compensation premium of EUR 3,000 for entrepreneurs who suffer more than a 60 percent loss of income. At the same time, Jambon called for pragmatism: …

Protect economic crown jewels from foreign takeover during the corona crisis

27 March 2020

“The corona crisis is having a huge impact on our economy and has temporarily weakened many of our companies. Our government must look after them and protect them in this time of crisis.” Following the example of Spain and Germany, the N-VA proposes that measures be taken to temporarily protect our …

N-VA vigilant at the start of European talks on the accession of Albania and North Macedonia

25 March 2020

“When it comes to the enlargement agenda, some EU leaders simply do not want to budge one millimetre. They decided to start accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia after all.” The N-VA questions the need for enlargement discussions while the corona crisis is so time-consuming. “At a …

Bart De Wever on the failed emergency government: “The final reckoning in 2024 threatens to be devastating”

23 March 2020

“If you can’t agree during the biggest crisis since World War II, when can you?” During the De Zevende Dag and De Afspraak news shows, Bart De Wever came back to the failed formation of an emergency government to deal with the corona crisis. According to De Wever, PS chairman Paul Magnette notably …

N-VA advocates mass testing and preventive testing for the coronavirus

23 March 2020

“We have to give people a perspective that this crisis is difficult, but also finite. Testing is a crucial part of this.” The N-VA wants Flanders to urge the federal government to conduct mass testing at the end of the quarantine measures. “Only when we really gain an insight into the pandemic and …

N-VA wants a bazooka of EUR 70 billion to preserve the economy and prosperity

19 March 2020

“We have to use a bazooka to safeguard our economy and our welfare.” The N-VA is requesting an emergency plan of EUR 70 billion, 40 billion of which will be set up in a guarantee fund. It also regrets the lack of broad-based leadership to cope with the corona crisis. The House of Representatives …

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