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Europe shows sustainable ambition in new waste policy

18 December 2017

Europe has reached an agreement on ambitious and sustainable new waste legislation. This is intended to pave the way for the switch from a disposable model to a recycling model. MEP Mark Demesmaeker, who was involved in the negotiations, calls it an important step forward: "Thanks to these rules, …

Organisation of B-FAST continues to be a mess

13 December 2017

L’organisation de B-FAST reste un véritable capharnaüm

The mission carried out by B-FAST after the earthquake in Nepal in 2015 brought to light a series of serious problems in the intervention unit. At the time, Minister Reynders promised that things would get better. “But two years later, these improvements are few and far between,” says the N-VA …

Aviation sector to limit CO2 emissions

12 December 2017

The European Parliament has given the green light for lower CO2 emissions in the aviation sector. This will take place in three steps: a pilot phase in 2021, a voluntary first phase from 2024 and mandatory participation in 2027. European Parliament member Mark Demesmaeker responds with satisfaction …

Flemish companies must not be the ones that foot the Brexit bill

8 December 2017

A year and a half following the Brexit referendum, Europe and the UK have reached an agreement on the divorce. With it, both parties are finally taking a step towards real negotiations about the new trading relationship with the British. It’s in the interest of Flanders as well that the Brexit …

Today we are all Catalans

7 December 2017

Today, the area around the Jubelpark in Brussels is buzzing with thousands of Catalans. They are calling on Europe to respect their right to self-determination and are demanding the release of all Catalan political prisoners. The N-VA supports this peaceful protest and will be present there with a …

Fair trade in a robust European market

6 December 2017

A number of instruments that protect our trade are going to be adjusted to modern reality by the EU Member States, the European Parliament and the Commission. That is important to make companies more competitive and create additional jobs. MEP Sander Loones is happy with the agreement: “Flanders is …

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