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Ben Weyts and the education sector reach difficult decisions for the reopening of schools

29 April 2020

“We emphasise that the reopening of schools must be both safe and feasible. We want to do as much as possible, but with a maximum of safety.” Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts, together with the education umbrella organisations, trade unions and the administration, has made practical …

Assita Kanko wants clarity on possible Chinese interference in the EU coronavirus report

27 April 2020

Was there Chinese pressure when the European special report on the coronavirus pandemic was drawn up? MEP Assita Kanko is concerned about possible Chinese interference. She will put questions to the European Commission. “I want it to be made clear whether things have actually been changed and if so …

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, …

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