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Bart De Wever introduces Czech President Václav Klaus

26 May 2011

This Wednesday, N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever introduced a lecture given by Václav Klaus, the President of the Czech Republic, at the University of Antwerp. ‘I’m neither Eurosceptic nor Europhilic. I consider myself to be a Eurorealist,’ said Bart De Wever. He confirmed that he strongly believes in …

Fitch report proves fundamental reforms are needed

24 May 2011

The N-VA regrets that Fitch has lowered its outlook rating for Belgium. We hope that this will give all the negotiators concerned a little nudge to get the necessary reforms pushed through. Hot on the heels of S&P, Fitch is the second rating agency to stress the importance of major state reform in …

A Low Countries Army by 2015?

23 May 2011

With 1.2% of GDP being spent on defence, Belgium is still the poor relative within NATO. If we wish to remain a loyal NATO ally, and honour our international commitments, choices must be made. For this reason, the N-VA is calling for the establishment of a fully merged Benelux Army, or Army of the …

N-VA launches brand new international website

19 May 2011

Today, the Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie (New-Flemish Alliance, N-VA) launched its brand new website targeting a European and international audience. The website offers a wealth of information about the party in three different languages: French (www.n-va.be/fr), English (www.n-va.be/en) and German (www.n …

N-VA hopes Di Rupo quickly draws up formation memo

18 May 2011

The N-VA hopes that PS President Elio Di Rupo will draw up as quickly as possible a real government formation memo clearly showing what he must achieve intrinsically, and with whom. We have understood that Elio Di Rupo will first hold a series of bilateral meetings with all of the parties and, in …

38 per cent of prison inmates in Flanders are of foreign origin