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The N-VA is upset about the forgotten signature costing Belgium 2.5 million vaccines

20 January 2021

“This is an absolute blunder. Any vaccine that becomes available later could cost lives.” The N-VA is merciless with Minister Vandenbroucke now that it appears that Belgium missed out on 2.5 million vaccines because of a forgotten signature. “A lot of blunders and mistakes have already come to …

The NMBS will recognise the European Disability Card

18 January 2021

The European Disability Card (EDC) will be included in the NMBS’s new management contract. This was the answer the Minister of Mobility gave in the Chamber of Representatives to a question from the N-VA. “We are delighted to hear that the hundreds of thousands of people who use this card will now …

The N-VA is calling for accelerated vaccinations for military personnel in foreign operations

15 January 2021

In Niger, the Belgian participation in Operation New Nero was suspended because an outbreak of the coronavirus among the soldiers resulted in 50 soldiers having to be evacuated prematurely. The N-VA is calling for accelerated vaccinations for military personnel who are sent on foreign operations …

Geert Bourgeois concerned about censorship on social media: “Free speech must be the starting point”

13 January 2021

“I am extremely concerned about our freedom of speech.” MEP Geert Bourgeois gave an explanation of his opinion piece about free speech in the De Tijd newspaper in the De Ochtend radio show on Radio 1. Geert Bourgeois sees how social media platforms act at their own discretion to silence people. “I …

The N-VA is calling for concrete support measures for the Belarusian population

13 January 2021

The Flemish Parliament wants to draw more attention to the ongoing human rights violations in Belarus through a resolution. The N-VA is calling for effective actions at the European and international levels to support the Belarusian population in their legitimate fight for a stronger democratic …

Jan Jambon brings EUR 2.25 billion to Flanders from the European Coronavirus Recovery Fund

12 January 2021

Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon reached an agreement with Walloon Minister-President Elio Di Rupo on the distribution key of the European recovery fund after tough negotiations. The EUR 2.25 billion is more than hoped for. “Flanders will be able to implement its Flemish Resilience plan fully, …

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