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“Brussels must be governed”

5 June 2025

Nearly a year after the elections, the Brussels-Capital Region is still without a government. Flemish Minister for Brussels Cieltje Van Achter and Brussels MP Gilles Verstraeten are sounding the alarm. “It’s deeply concerning that some aren’t even willing to sit down and discuss a text, to …

Diependaele on Trump: “Tearing down free trade is sheer madness”

4 June 2025

President Trump’s decision to double import tariffs on European steel and aluminium is being felt in Flanders as well. Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele reacted on the current affairs programme Terzake: “Obstructing free trade means a loss of prosperity for everyone—yes, including the …

Jan Jambon on taxes: “We need to push ahead—even if it’s a sensitive topic”

3 June 2025

Finance Minister Jan Jambon joined Radio 2 for the “Win-Win” tax special, where he spoke candidly about his own tax return, the reforms following the Easter Agreement, and their impact on citizens. “We’re facing a very tight budgetary situation. You have to be willing to make tough choices.” …

Minister Theo Francken launches drone cadet programme within Defence

28 May 2025

Defence Minister Theo Francken is launching an innovative initiative aimed at young people: drone cadets. Starting next summer, youths will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with drone technology and operations. “By involving young people in these technological developments, we’re …

Brussels language legislation: Dutch-speaking residents left out in the cold

27 May 2025

The annual report from the Vice-Governor of Brussels once again paints a bleak picture of last year’s compliance with language legislation. No fewer than 1,232 of the 1,920 appointments within Brussels' public social welfare centres (CPAS) were suspended due to irregularities—nearly two out of …

Johan Van Overtveldt: “The US Is Distracting Us from the Real Issue—China”

26 May 2025

Europe needs to take a more assertive stance on trade issues—but without shooting itself in the foot. That’s the message from Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of the European Parliament and former Belgian Finance Minister, in an interview with De Ochtend. He shared his perspective on the recent …

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