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Port of Ghent new base to Ireland after Brexit

13 March 2019

The reworking of the trans-European transport network in the light of Brexit means good news for the Port of Ghent (North Sea Port). For the Port of Ghent, the disappearance of the British ports from the internal market can be an opportunity to attract more traffic. Thanks to MEPs Anneleen Van …

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Finally a European strategy for cyber security

12 March 2019

There will finally be a real European strategy for cyber security thanks to the approval of a series of legislative proposals by the European Parliament, including the Cybersecurity Act. The recurring theme is a homogeneous tackling of cyber risks and extra investments in data security. MEP Ralph …

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Geert Bourgeois calls for a customs union with the British

12 March 2019

Minister-President Geert Bourgeois is calling on the British to secure prosperity and jobs on both sides of the Channel and is therefore advocating frankly and openly for a customs union with the UK. Preferably no Brexit The rejection of the Brexit deal by the British House of Commons is creating …

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Europe strengthens farmers with regard to supermarket chains

12 March 2019

The European Parliament is strengthening the position of farmers with regard to the large supermarket chains. In this way, Europe is bringing to an end a number of unfair trade practices in the food chain. MEP Ralph Packet reacts positively: “The game is not always played fairly in the food chain …

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Geert Bourgeois : "Macron’s European vision is a positive new sound"

11 March 2019
Geert Bourgeois

I read “For European renewal” by French President Emmanuel Macron with great interest and largely with enthusiasm. It is a clear signal to the EU when one of their most important government leaders dares to critically analyse the failure of the EU to provide effective answers to the concerns of …

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Geert Bourgeois about the European Country Report: “Flanders must excel”

1 March 2019
Flanders presents a balanced budget

“Flanders is once again showing itself to be the best student in the class, but there is no reason for complacency.” Flemish Minister-President Geert Bourgeois responds with satisfaction, but also with ambition, to the Country Report of the European Commission. He welcomes the fact that Europe is …

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