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Geert Bourgeois on the appointment of Okonjo-Iweala: “The first step towards the restoration of the World Trade Organization”

16 February 2021

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was introduced on Monday as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Geert Bourgeois, a Member of the European Parliament and a member of the International Trade Committee, is enthusiastic about her appointment. Geert Bourgeois sees the appointment of …

Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon: “Europe cannot continue to dismiss the demands of Catalans as an internal Spanish problem”

16 February 2021

The three parties advocating independence from Catalonia together won a majority in the Catalan elections on Sunday 14 February. Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon hopes that the future Catalan government will continue the dialogue with the Spanish government and find solutions to the conflict …

A wonderful day for Flanders: the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will become the world port of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

12 February 2021

“The merger of the two ports will make a significant contribution to the recovery of the Flemish economy.” Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon is delighted with the news that the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge are joining forces. Antwerp’s mayor Bart De Wever and port alderwoman Annick De Ridder …

The European resolution on the Circular economy: a story of opportunities

10 February 2021

“Flanders is a leader in the circular economy in Europe and wants to support the new action plan in order to achieve the necessary scaling up.” MEP Johan Van Overtveldt reacts to the recycling resolution of the European Parliament. “The coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the importance of strategic …

“Adjust the radiation standard so that 5G does not pass Brussels by”

10 February 2021

The N-VA group chair in the Brussels Parliament, Cieltje Van Achter, questioned the Brussels Environment Minister Alain Maron about the roll-out of the 5G network in Brussels. Cieltje Van Achter insists on a realistic change in the radiation standard. Brussels has a radiation standard of 6 volts …

Assita Kanko is tough on Josep Borrell’s beginner’s mistakes in Moscow: “There is only weakness in Borrell’s diplomatic suitcase”

9 February 2021

“The EU should take a package of measures to punish Putin’s kleptocracy rather than placate him.” MEP Assita Kanko has serious questions about Josep Borrell’s capacity as the EU High Representative after a controversial visit to Russia. “Borrell’s diplomatic beginner’s mistakes during this trip are …

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