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Lifting of immunity: The N-VA is not voting Puigdemont into prison

8 March 2021

On Monday 8 March, at the request of the Spanish judiciary, the European Parliament voted to waive the immunity of MEPs Carles Puigdemont, Antoni Comin and Clara Ponsanti, advocates for the political independence of Catalonia. The N-VA delegation voted against the lifting of their immunity: “The …

The N-VA puts ending the curfew on the table

7 March 2021

Group chairman in the House, Peter de Roover, introduced a bill to end the curfew. “Hopefully, there will then be a serious and public debate in the House about the imposition of this collective house arrest.” The continuation of the curfew is causing great concern. This is logical, because the …

Brexit Helpdesk operating at full speed

3 March 2021

The Flemish government’s Brexit Helpdesk has already received 627 questions from companies since its inception in 2018. This can be seen from data that Flemish MP Maaike De Vreese (N-VA) requested from the Flemish Minister for Economy. “We must continue to support our companies with advice and …

The N-VA criticises the lack of Dutch-speaking healthcare staff at the Brussels vaccination centre

2 March 2021

“This situation is illegal, unacceptable and even life-threatening.” In the vaccination centre in Heysel, the largest in the country, Brussels residents receive no guidance or explanations in Dutch. Also, the centre’s FAQ with essential information for people who have been vaccinated is only …

Another eight transmigrants (including three children) found in containers: urgent consultation and a firm approach needed

2 March 2021

“Despite our previous calls, there remains a deafening silence at both local and federal levels about the approach to transmigration.” MP Theo Francken and Flemish MP Maaike De Vreese are again sounding the alarm after another eight transmigrants were found in a container on Monday. “Must there be …

Blueprint for sustainable shipping and seaports

25 February 2021

The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has prepared a report on the sustainability of shipping and seaports. MEP Johan Van Overtveldt helped negotiate the text: “The COVID-19 crisis clearly demonstrates the importance of international supply chains and the essential economic role played by …

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