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Flemish Minister Weyts wishes to increase international recognition of Flemish gastronomy

3 February 2015

Flemish Minister for Tourism Ben Weyts (N-VA) wants Flanders to gain international recognition as a leading culinary destination. For this reason, he is developing a high-level gastronomy policy similar to the high-level sports policy Flanders has been implementing for years. “We want strong …

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12 additional measures for combating radicalism and terrorism

16 January 2015

On Friday 16 January, the government announced an initial series of twelve additional measures for combating terrorism and radicalisation. They focus on aspects such as more effective punishments for people who travel abroad for terrorism purposes and those who try and recruit new fighters. Foreign …

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Grand coalition paralyses the European Parliament

15 January 2015

The response of the European Parliament to the European Commission’s Work Programme for 2015 was the overriding topic of discussion in European circles in recent weeks. Following extensive discussions, commotion and even emotion, the Parliament was to vote on a resolution, which, according to …

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Anneleen Van Bossuyt moves to Europe for the N-VA

14 January 2015

Anneleen Van Bossuyt has been officially appointed as a Member of the European Parliament for the N-VA. She replaces Louis Ide, who was recently elected as general party secretary. Van Bossuyt wants to help bridge the gap between citizens and Europe: “Too often the European Union is faced with a …

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Muslim radicalism: beyond the denial

8 January 2015

On Wednesday, not just France but Europe as a whole was shaken by the cowardly attack on the editorial of the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo. “This murderous event confronts us with a reality to which we have been blind for too long,” says N-VA chairman Bart De Wever. “Radicalisation in …

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Overdue police income finally paid thanks to minister Jambon

12 December 2014

Every year, the road safety fund receives income from the payment of traffic fines. Since 2009, not a single euro has been paid to local or federal police from the balance of the fund, in spite of various cases of legal action and reminders. Thanks to Minister of Security and the Interior Jan …

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