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A good education agreement for Flanders

4 June 2013

The Flemish Government, including the N-VA, reached an agreement that will bring about significant reforms in education in Flanders in the coming years. An excellent reform plan has been put forward, which retains the best aspects of Flemish education while eliminating sticking points with the help …

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Free Trade Agreement with the US: focus on cultural diversity

30 May 2013

The Flemish Parliament wants the Government to safeguard cultural diversity within the European Member States and regions during negotiations over a new Free Trade Agreement between Europe and the United States. If cultural goods were treated in the same way as ordinary commercial goods and the ' …

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Resolution against arms deliveries to Syria

29 May 2013

The lifting of the European arms embargo on Syria and the possible supply of weapons to the Syrian rebels is particularly regrettable. The N-VA fraction took the initiative to submit a resolution asking the Flemish Government to immediately add Syria to the list of 'on-hold destinations', …

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N-VA calls for early budgetary control by the Federal Government

29 May 2013

An insufficient level of competitiveness and a budget that is structurally inadequate: that is the critical but fair assessment expressed in the country-specific recommendations of the European Commission. The N-VA therefore urges the Federal Government to set things right before the summer. The …

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New integration decree approved by the Flemish Parliament

29 May 2013

The Flemish Parliament approved the decree that aims to reform the integration and civic orientation sector in Flanders. As a result of this reform, civic orientation and integration will be inextricably linked. The foundation of the Agentschap Integratie (Agency for Integration) also heralds the …

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N-VA requests neutrality for counter staff

28 May 2013

The N-VA wants a generally applicable principle of neutrality for local, Flemish and federal civil servants. Every citizen is entitled to neutral services. One of the freedoms of the citizen is not to be confronted by the beliefs of the civil servant at the counter. Therefore, according to the N-VA, …

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