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26 February 2020

The penalty payments judge has decided that the Belgian state does not have to pay any penalty payments to IS fighters. The judge was of the opinion that the IS parents are exploiting their children so that they themselves can be repatriated. “I am pleased that on that crucial point, the judge has …

19 February 2020

The N-VA is advocating a “fast track” procedure for highly qualified workers from abroad. The current procedure is too slow and threatens Flanders’ competitive position, says the N-VA. “We must not lose the international war for talent.” 10,000 applications in 2019 Since the beginning of last year …

17 February 2020

The N-VA is calling on the Flemish parties to be united in the federal negotiations. “The French-speaking parties and above all the PS must see that they cannot drive a wedge between them. It is a matter of self-respect.” A matter of self-respect For the N-VA, Flemish unity is a matter of self …

14 February 2020

We take note of the diktat issued by the PS. The number-three party in Belgium thinks it can impose its own opinions on everyone else, and that it can carry out negotiations in the media. Against the will of Flemish voters the PS wants to usher in a government that is as left-wing as possible, …

13 February 2020

According to MEP Geert Bourgeois, the von der Leyen Commission is making a capital error in stopping cooperation with the United Kingdom in the framework of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC). Capital error According to Geert Bourgeois, the European Commission doesn’t have the competence to …

13 February 2020

Under the impulse of MEP Assita Kanko, the European Parliament voted on a European strategy to bring an end to female genital mutilation worldwide. The resolution met with widespread support across the whole political spectrum. “We are now really starting to take action. No more words, but deeds,” …