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Bart De Wever on free speech in the De Zevende Dag news show: “I never thought liberals were going to be at the forefront of criminalising opinions”

30 May 2021

“This is a debate about censorship, whether censorship is a good idea and who should be allowed to apply censorship.” In the De Zevende Dag news show, N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever debated free speech and, among other things, the removal of a Facebook group that expressed support for Jürgen Conings …

The weak approach to the illegal transmigration issue exacts its revenge; an action plan is urgently needed

28 May 2021

Last week, some 50 illegal transit migrants of mainly Vietnamese nationality were found off the coast of Oostduinkerke. This week, there were another 80 or so in the dunes and at sea. “We have been warning about this life-threatening situation for months, yet the government continues to ignore it …

The N-VA wants stricter rules on family reunification

27 May 2021

“Family reunification remains the biggest migration channel into Belgium.” The House of Representatives is debating two bills by the N-VA this week that aim to tighten up the regulations for family reunification. “We must not be naive; asylum seekers and their smugglers seek out destination …

MEP Assita Kanko insists on strong measures following the aircraft hijacking by Belarus: “The time for playing is over”

24 May 2021

MEP Assita Kanko is outraged after Belarus forced an aircraft to land in Minsk to arrest a journalist. “If Belarus no longer guarantees international air traffic safety, then we must treat that country as such and exclude it as a partner in international air traffic. Michel must get the EU Member …

The freedom to travel is within reach after the European agreement on a temporary “EU Digital COVID Certificate”

21 May 2021

“Restarting the economy and opening our borders in a controlled and safe manner are of vital importance for the health and prosperity of Flemings. In addition, a normal holiday will again be possible for everyone. A good temporary solution, then,” MEP Assita Kanko says. An agreement has been …

The N-VA in the Flemish Parliament is calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

19 May 2021

The plenary session of the Flemish Parliament urgently approved a resolution on Wednesday evening on the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The people’s representatives condemn the escalating violence on both sides, call for a ceasefire and point out the need to respect international …

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