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Anneleen Van Bossuyt: “Anyone travelling across Europe in search of the most generous system will no longer find it here”

30 April 2025

The federal government is preparing to tighten the rules on family reunification, which, according to the federal migration centre Myria, amounts to a violation of human rights. Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt responded firmly on the radio show De Ochtend: “It’s not an easy …

Valerie Van Peel elected N-VA party president with 96% of the vote

26 April 2025

Valerie Van Peel has been elected president of the N-VA with 96.26% of the vote. The result was announced by Secretary-General Louis Ide during the party’s national council. Although only one candidate stood for election, 14,486 members—representing 52% of eligible voters—cast their ballots either …

Unified police zone needed to tackle Brussels' security issues

23 April 2025

Security concerns in Brussels continue to dominate the headlines. According to Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre, the root of the problem lies in a lack of investment and a fragmented institutional structure. “For years, these issues were not taken seriously—or even outright denied,” he says. A …

Assita Kanko: “Border security must not be a luxury”

23 April 2025

The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has approved Assita Kanko’s position on the Entry/Exit System (EES) with an overwhelming majority. “After eight years of stagnation, it’s time to act decisively. This system protects both our citizens and our …

Parliamentary Committee repeals nuclear phase-out law

22 April 2025

The Energy Committee of the Belgian Federal Parliament has approved the repeal of the 2003 law on the nuclear phase-out. The bill now only requires approval from the full chamber. “This government is sending a clear signal to the world: nuclear energy has a future in this country,” said MP Bert …

De Wever government reaches major agreements

14 April 2025

It’s finally happening: unemployment benefits will now be time-limited. But that’s not the only issue the federal government has resolved. Asylum and migration laws are also being tightened, and additional funding has been allocated to defence and justice. Below are the key pillars of what has …

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