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N-VA welcomes greater autonomy for Wales

4 March 2011

In a referendum yesterday the Welsh people opted to have a greater say in the competences devolved to their assembly. Based on preliminary results it appears that the National Assembly for Wales will in the future be able to make laws on its own for all matters pertaining to its areas of competence …

Flemish minister Muyters reforms doping policy

3 March 2011

Flemish minister for Sports Philippe Muyters has presented the reform of the whereabouts rules to the Flemish Parliament. The new rules are intended to enable authorities to carry out drugs testing outside of competitions. The new system is as effective as the previous one but the fact that it is …

N-VA supports sanctions against Libya

27 February 2011

The N-VA believes that the unanimous decision taken last night by the UN Security Council with regard to Libya was the only correct one possible. The UN Council condemned the violations of human rights by the regime of Colonel Gaddafi as the death toll in Libya grew to more than 1000. In line with …

Stricter rules for family reunification

23 February 2011

Following the lead of two of its neighbouring countries, France and the Netherlands, Belgium has decided to apply a stricter family reunification policy. For example, tough housing and income requirements will from now on apply to foreigners and Belgians who sponsor a partner or spouse living abroad …

Unfair levy on electricity

21 February 2011

Currently, Flemish companies which take measures to reduce energy consumption are rewarded by the Flemish authorities for their efforts. However, strangely enough the Belgian “federal electricity contribution” makes it so that these same efforts are also punished at the financial level. In fact, the …

New rights for bus travellers a step in the right direction

15 February 2011

After 2 years of discussions with the Council of Europe the European Parliament approved an agreement which will provide a legal framework for the rights of passengers travelling by bus and motor coach. The N-VA supports this new law even though it is not perfect and should have been much more …

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