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Gilles Verstraeten’s conclusions following the Brussels coronavirus committee: “Internal Brussels state reform is essential”

22 February 2021

“At one point, Molenbeek had a different social bubble than the 18 other municipalities.” Brussels MP Gilles Verstraeten gave the reasons on Radio 1 for the harmonisation of the report of the Brussels coronavirus committee, of which he is vice-president. The report argues for more harmonisation, …

The N-VA puts parliament at the centre of its own proposal for a pandemic law

18 February 2021

The N-VA parliamentary group has come forward with its own proposal for a pandemic law. The starting point is that during a “special emergency”, the federal parliament must approve any measure that has an impact on the rights of citizens: “It is unacceptable for the government to restrict …

Geert Bourgeois on the appointment of Okonjo-Iweala: “The first step towards the restoration of the World Trade Organization”

16 February 2021

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was introduced on Monday as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Geert Bourgeois, a Member of the European Parliament and a member of the International Trade Committee, is enthusiastic about her appointment. Geert Bourgeois sees the appointment of …

Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon: “Europe cannot continue to dismiss the demands of Catalans as an internal Spanish problem”

16 February 2021

The three parties advocating independence from Catalonia together won a majority in the Catalan elections on Sunday 14 February. Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon hopes that the future Catalan government will continue the dialogue with the Spanish government and find solutions to the conflict …

A wonderful day for Flanders: the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will become the world port of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

12 February 2021

“The merger of the two ports will make a significant contribution to the recovery of the Flemish economy.” Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon is delighted with the news that the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge are joining forces. Antwerp’s mayor Bart De Wever and port alderwoman Annick De Ridder …

The European resolution on the Circular economy: a story of opportunities

10 February 2021

“Flanders is a leader in the circular economy in Europe and wants to support the new action plan in order to achieve the necessary scaling up.” MEP Johan Van Overtveldt reacts to the recycling resolution of the European Parliament. “The coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the importance of strategic …

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