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Kristien Van Vaerenbergh: “Let couples marry where their hearts are”

17 July 2025

Couples who wish to marry in a place that truly means something to them should soon have the opportunity to do so. MP Kristien Van Vaerenbergh has submitted a bill to allow weddings to take place outside one’s official municipality of residence. “A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. You should …

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Sophie De Wit: “Knife violence in Brussels is on the rise”

16 July 2025
Sophie De Wit

Figures obtained by MP Sophie De Wit reveal that the number of stabbing incidents in Brussels rose from 122 in 2019 to 185 in 2023—a surge of over 50 percent. The capital thus remains the undisputed leader in knife-related violence. “The normalization of carrying knives is a dangerous trend we …

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First Griffon rolls of the production line: "Industrial work on Belgian soil"

16 July 2025
Theo Francken

“Today marks an important day for Defence. The first Griffon is ready, marking the beginning of a new generation of vehicles for our land component,” said Minister of Defence Theo Francken during the unveiling at MOL CY in Staden. This milestone not only symbolizes the modernization of the Belgian …

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Peter Buysrogge: “After years of stagnation, air defence is finally on the way”

16 July 2025
Peter Buysrogge

Member of Parliament and Chair of the Defence Committee Peter Buysrogge questioned Defence Minister Theo Francken today about the rebuilding of Belgium’s air defence. The minister was clear: everything is being done to ensure the first air defence systems are ordered before the end of the year …

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Zenne stays underground: “Brussels residents left with empty promises”

16 July 2025

The planned uncovering of the Zenne River in Maximilian Park is off the table. Brussels Minister Alain Maron (Ecolo) announced the decision during a session of the Environment Committee in the Brussels Parliament. The urban renewal project “Max-sur-Zenne” – which already had a building permit and …

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Axel Ronse: “N-VA wants to simplify holiday regulations”

15 July 2025

The N-VA is introducing a bill to finally simplify Belgium’s complex rules around annual leave. “Right now, we’re one of the most complicated countries when it comes to holiday regulations. That needs to change,” says Axel Ronse, N-VA’s parliamentary group leader in the Chamber. The proposed …

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