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Geert Bourgeois concerned about Brexit negotiations: “A no-deal Brexit means a disaster on top of the coronavirus disaster”

24 April 2020

“I fear there may be a Brexit disaster on top of the coronavirus disaster.” MEP Geert Bourgeois expressed his concern about the ongoing Brexit negotiations. “We need to take a worst-case scenario into account.” No reason to be positive The United Kingdom left the European Union on 1 February, yet …

N-VA parliamentarians welcome 5G in Flanders after opposition in Wallonia

22 April 2020

“Don’t let the lack of openness to innovation in Wallonia be an obstacle to the rapid rollout of 5G in Flanders.” The N-VA welcomes the rollout of 5G in Flanders. “New technologies help our economy move forward.” Walloon mistrust Several French-language newspapers have reported that Proximus is …

Johan Van Overtveldt: “Restoring employment must now take priority”

21 April 2020

“You cannot have serious solidarity without special conditionality.” MEP Johan Van Overtveldt explains his view of the European Economic Recovery Plan. “Restoring employment must now take priority,” he says. Conditionality rhymes with solidarity This week, Europe is once again looking at a …

The N-VA is advocating a safe economic restart: “there is no contradiction between the economy and health.”

17 April 2020

“Advocating an economic restart is not at odds with a health policy.” The N-VA is advocating a safe economic restart. “Do we focus on the economy, or do we focus on health? This has been interpreted too much as contrary objectives by some parties in recent weeks.” However, according to the N-VA, …

Corona: N-VA advocates sensible solidarity within the EU

16 April 2020

“It is in times of need that the EU must demonstrate its added value through responsible and sensible solidarity to protect European citizens and businesses.” European Parliament group leader Geert Bourgeois and MEPs Johan Van Overtveldt and Assita Kanko stress that the European coronavirus …

N-VA calls for a perspective on a coronavirus exit strategy

9 April 2020

“We have thus asked the Prime Minister when and how we can expect a relaxation of the measures imposed on our society and the economy.” The N-VA is calling on the Wilmès government to get to work on an exit strategy from the coronavirus crisis in order to offer citizens and businesses a perspective …

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