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Minister-President Vervoort lied and Brussels Mayor Close is incompetent

12 June 2020

“We have reached a new low today. Our Brussels government consists of a lying Minister-President and government members who do not comply with the coronavirus measures they themselves agreed to. What confidence can we still have in our political ‘leaders’?” Brussels N-VA group leader Cieltje Van …

Mathias Vanden Borre is calling for an investigation into the role of Mayor Close in demonstration that got out of hand

10 June 2020

“It is not only incomprehensible that a demonstration was allowed in these times of coronavirus, but also that rioters looted shops, threw street furniture around and wounded dozens of police officers. An investigation is absolutely necessary.” Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre is calling for an …

Europe-Vietnam Trade Agreement offers opportunities for Flemish SMEs

8 June 2020

The Vietnamese Parliament has given the green light for a new trade and investment agreement with the European Union. MEP Geert Bourgeois responds with satisfaction. “In view of Brexit, new trade agreements are very welcome. The trade agreement with Vietnam will enter into force as early as August, …

Anyone who wants to acquire our nationality must first pass a citizenship test

7 June 2020

“We see the acquisition of nationality as the culmination of a successful integration process.” The N-VA is submitting a bill to introduce a citizenship test in the Belgian Nationality Code. “Where an integration programme is not compulsory for all foreign nationals, it will however be the case for …

Mayor Close, you bear overwhelming responsibility for this

7 June 2020

We expressed an explicit warning last Friday about the risks associated with today’s demonstration in Brussels. It is very regrettable to see in the present circumstances that we are right. We have a lot of understanding for the anger and outrage of the demonstrators, but letting 10,000 people …

Flemish priorities in European policy

5 June 2020

“It is important for Flanders to enter into a direct dialogue with the European level.” The N-VA group in the Flemish Parliament has submitted a concept paper with six priorities that the European Commission should focus on in its policy. The paper is part of a European pilot project to involve …

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