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The N-VA demands clarity on the Syria arms embargo

20 March 2013

The position of the N-VA is reluctant with regard to France and Britain’s plan to lift the EU’s arms embargo on Syria. At last week’s Spring Summit, London and Paris vigorously advocated for the provision of arms to the moderate Syrian rebels so that they can oppose the Assad regime. But lifting the …

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Reorganisation of embassies and consulates given poor marks

18 March 2013

The announced reorganisation of the federal network of embassies and consulates contains, according to the N-VA, some good elements, but it is not the reform that is needed. The party does feel that more cooperation between Belgium and the Netherlands at foreign embassies is a good thing. The fact …

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Brussels reforms are peanuts

15 March 2013

The N-VA is of the opinion that the proposed plans on the long-awaited reforms of the Brussels-Capital Region are insufficient. The initiatives concerning urban development, mobility and housing are no more than baby steps. There is no longer any talk of the obvious reforms that were announced and …

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Flanders threatened with underrepresentation in the European Parliament

12 March 2013

In 2014, Belgium will lose one seat, dropping to from 22 to 21, in the European Parliament because Croatia will be acceding to the EU in June and because the results of the demographic evolution within the Member States must also be taken into account. Must Flanders relinquish a seat in the European …

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The N-VA accuses the ACW of tax fraud and conflict of interest

14 February 2013

An N-VA investigation shows that the Christian labour movement, Algemeen Christelijk Werknemersverbond (ACW, General Christian Workers’ Alliance), has been using an ingenious system for over 12 years in order to pay as few taxes as possible. Everything hinges on a historic system of dividend …

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Mark Demesmaeker becomes a Member of the European Parliament

4 February 2013

Mark Demesmaeker (N-VA) is becoming an MEP, succedding Frieda Brepoels. Brepoels was elected mayor of Bilzen and decided to not combine this mandate with that of a Member of the European Parliament. Demesmaeker says: “I believe in a European project that has respect for a diversity of languages and …

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