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Forty percent less energy use by 2030 is unachievable

28 November 2017

The European Parliament wants families and companies in the EU to use a substantial 40% less energy by 2030. MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt considers this an absurd goal: “This will saddle the average European with sky-high costs and drive our companies out of the EU.” Realistic climate ambition …

An incomplete Flanders, an incomplete Europe

24 November 2017

The events in Catalonia have brought the questions of self-determination, regional autonomy and nationalism to the forefront of the political debate. The story of the Flemish movement is told in Onvoltooid Vlaanderen (An incomplete Flanders), a book that was released in Dutch earlier this year. In …

Keeping expenses under control and pressing on with reforms

22 November 2017

In a report, the European Commission regards certain elements of the Belgian budget as questionable. “The budget report by the European Commission is yet another confirmation that we must urgently get expenses under control and stay resolutely on track towards reforms,” says the N-VA. The …

Greater protection for consumers when purchasing digital products

21 November 2017

Europe is providing a new and clear legal framework for the sale of digital products and services such as music, games and data storage. MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt is satisfied: “Finally there will be clarity in the European tangle of guarantee legislation. Over 70 million consumers experienced …

Wider online offer for consumers

21 November 2017

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the new rules against geoblocking. These are intended to ensure that the blocking of online access to goods and services based on the geographic location of the user will soon be a thing of the past. MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt …

Values and norms: enforce them in Europe too

15 November 2017

The European Union is more than just a monetary Union. It ought to be a Union of values and norms as well, and it’s for that reason that the N-VA is in favour of sanctions against the Polish government. After all, there are clear indications that the rule of law in Poland is under serious …

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