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EU wants less CO2 from HGVs by 2025

14 November 2018

“Our citizens are entitled to clean air.” MEP Mark Demesmaeker reacts with satisfaction to the ambitious greening of HGVs voted in by the European Parliament on Wednesday. By 2025, new HGVs must emit 20% less CO2, and in 2030 the amount must be 35% less. Complying with climate agreements “No less …

Repatriation agreement with Mauritania

13 November 2018

“One of the major promises in the elections was to conclude agreements with the Maghreb countries for smoother repatriation and better cooperation.” State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Theo Francken today signed a migration agreement in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. He did so together …

More environmentally friendly and affordable European energy policy

13 November 2018

“Citizens as well as companies want to opt resolutely for change when it comes to energy policy.” MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt is pleased with the energy goals that the European Parliament has approved. At the same time she advocates a cost-efficient approach. “We must combine ambition with a sense of …

Sander Loones new Minister of Defence

12 November 2018

Sander Loones was sworn in today as the Minister of Defence, in charge of the Civil Service. He succeeds Steven Vandeput, who is taking on the position of mayor in Hasselt. Last week, the party council approved the nomination of Sander Loones by an overwhelming majority. Although it is only a few …

VRT NU opened up to students of Dutch abroad

9 November 2018

“For the 14,000 students and 6,000 teachers of Dutch abroad, the programmes of the public broadcaster can be a good support in their studies.” At the initiative of the N-VA, VRT NU is being made available to students and teachers of Dutch abroad. European regulations on broadcasting rights, among …

Belgians continue to regularise undeclared income

5 November 2018

“The money ends up in the official circulation and thus benefits our economy.” Minister of Finance Johan Van Overtveldt reacts with satisfaction that two years after its introduction, the tax amnesty is still leading to applications for the regularisation of undeclared income. The tax amnesty …

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