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Brexit: a wake-up call for Europe

24 June 2016

A clear majority of Brits has chosen for Brexit, and thus for a departure from the European Union. A meagre 52% voted for such an exit, while 48% indicated their preference for remaining in the EU. The N-VA delegation at the European Parliament has again called for the choice of the British voters …

Europe boosts border control

22 June 2016

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have reached an agreement about the establishment of a fully fledged European Border Guard. European Parliament member, Helga Stevens, who played a role for the ECR party in those negotiations, considers such a Border Guard to be an crucial …

Renewable energy: EU sets bar too high

22 June 2016

While all member states agree that 27 percent of our energy must be renewable by 2030, the European Parliament has created unease by setting the bar much higher. “Our families and enterprises need stability. We cannot simply strike down another path every year,” European Parliament member Anneleen …

Belgium also supports EU directive against tax evasion

20 June 2016

Belgium also approves of the recently proposed European directive against tax avoidance practices (Anti Tax Avoidance Directive, ATAD). “This new directive provides a perfect balance between aiming for a fair tax system and boosting economic growth,” Minister of Finance Johan Van Overtveldt says …

LGBTI rights: EU should show more ambition

16 June 2016

The European Council of Ministers of Social Policy has adopted a Council conclusion on LGBTI issues for the first time. “That in itself is a historic event. And even though it just concerns a limited number of actions, it means significant progress for the EU,” Secretary of State for Equal …

Tobin tax: debt must not go up