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Theo Francken is calling for a new residence card for Ukrainian refugees

13 March 2022

MP Theo Francken is calling for the introduction of a new residence card - the T card for temporarily displaced persons - that could apply to Ukrainian refugees. Since these refugees have been given the status of temporarily displaced persons by a decision of State Secretary Mahdi, they are now …

The N-VA is calling on parties to withdraw from the interparliamentary union with Russia

8 March 2022

The N-VA MPs who are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) with the Russian Parliament have decided they no longer want to be members. “In view of Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, we believe that we can no longer maintain friendly relations with the Russian parliament that approved …

The EU wants a tougher and joint approach to violence against women. Assita Kanko: “Action instead of words at last”

8 March 2022

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the European Commission has tabled a directive to encourage all Member States to better protect women against violence (and sexual violence), genital mutilation and revenge porn, among other things. For example, the Commission wants a minimum sentence of …

Bart De Wever: “Dependence on Russian energy is a consequence of green choices in the past”

7 March 2022

“We have made ourselves dependent on Russian energy,” Bart De Wever states sharply. Europe is virtually nowhere when it comes to strategic autonomy regarding crucial raw materials. And now we have been caught unprepared. It is time for a real turnaround.” The federal government is sticking to 18 …

Jan Jambon: “Flanders is getting ready for the sustainable reception of Ukrainians”

5 March 2022

Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon says in the De Ochtend radio show that Flanders is prepared to receive 60% of the Ukrainian refugees coming to Belgium. “Preparations for this have started. We are setting up a task force and providing support for the local authorities, which play a core role …

Bart De Wever: “Shelter in citizens’ homes is all well and good, but should only be the very last option”

3 March 2022

“Due to the European migration policy, the Fedasil reception locations are permanently full, largely with people who are not entitled to asylum. Now that the war is in Europe, the federal government must ask its citizens to provide shelter for genuine refugees. People are responding to this request …

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