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Defence delivers vital aid to thousands of families in Gaza

19 August 2025

The Belgian Defence Forces have carried out their final humanitarian airdrops over the Gaza Strip. Minister of Defence Theo Francken underlined the importance of the mission: “With this operation, we have taken concrete action to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Thanks to the dedication …

Stricter rules for family reunification come into effect

19 August 2025

As of today, new rules on family reunification are in force. The reform introduces tighter conditions for those wishing to bring their family members to Belgium. In 2024, nearly 60,000 people received a first residence permit through family reunification. Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen …

Actions, not words, for peace in Gaza and the Middle East

18 August 2025

The images from Gaza are seared into our minds. The emaciated face of hostage Evyatar David, forced to dig his own grave. Starving Palestinians held at gunpoint as they wait for food. These horrors expose the inhumanity of the situation. “Slogans, sadly, don’t help the people of Gaza,” says MP …

Maaike De Vreese: “We’re no longer just talking about a sense of insecurity in Brussels. The city is simply unsafe.”

13 August 2025

After 57 shootings in Brussels this year, prosecutor Julien Moinil issued a stark warning: “Anyone can be hit by a stray bullet.” Federal MP and Vice Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs, Maaike De Vreese, confirmed the gravity of the situation in De Ochtend: “We’re well past the …

One in three unemployed over-55s has been out of work for more than ten years

5 August 2025

Axel Ronse, N-VA’s parliamentary group leader in the federal Chamber of Representatives, is deeply concerned about structural unemployment among over-55s in Belgium. Figures he obtained from Federal Employment Minister David Clarinval (MR) show that no fewer than one in three unemployed over-55s …

Valerie Van Peel: “No symbolic politics—what we need is action”

31 July 2025

Last week, party chair Valerie Van Peel appeared on VTM News to discuss the situation in Gaza. She reiterated that the N-VA supports a two-state solution, including the recognition of Palestine. “But first, the war must end. Humanitarian aid must be allowed in. That’s the priority—right now.” …

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