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Assita Kanko achieves a great step forward in the European battle against female genital mutilation

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,” …

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With the coronavirus endangering the supplies of medicines, the N-VA advocates an emergency stock

13 February 2020

“The government must build up an emergency stock of antibiotics.” The N-VA is concerned that the coronavirus is endangering supplies of medicines. “China is by far the largest supplier of raw materials for medicines. Without the Chinese factories, there is no paracetamol, cholesterol-lowering …

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Animal welfare: “Flemish best practices inspire Europe”

12 February 2020

The European Parliament has readied a resolution curbing the illegal trade in dogs and cats. The harmonised identification and registration of pets forms an essential tool in this regard. MEP Geert Bourgeois and Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare Ben Weyts respond with satisfaction to the European …

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The N-VA request quota for family reunification with subsidiary protection

6 February 2020

The N-VA is submitting a bill to approach the granting of visas for family members of those in receipt of subsidiary protection in a more balanced manner. “We want the German model to make its way to this country. In 2018, our neighbours to the east introduced such a suspension, also with a monthly …

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The N-VA sees no reason to extend the abortion period

6 February 2020

“On the one hand, people in favour of the extension of the abortion period say that they also want to prevent the need for the procedure. On the other, they propose that someone who undergoes it doesn’t get any more information about birth control, while the numbers show that half are not using …

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Geert Bourgeois: “Wallonia is playing with the prosperity of Flanders. EU must split the agreement”

6 February 2020
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The Walloon Parliament is opposing the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries. MEP Geert Bourgeois is dismayed by that negative attitude: “Wallonia is playing with the prosperity of Flanders. This is CETA revisited.” The European Union has a trade agreement with the customs …

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