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MEPs visit Port of Antwerp to strengthen fight against drug crime

19 February 2025

Under the leadership of Flemish MEP Assita Kanko, a delegation from the European Parliament is visiting the Port of Antwerp today to gain deeper insights into the fight against drug trafficking. The initiative is part of the Police Intergroup, which was established in the European Parliament at the …

The EU cannot afford to delay restoring its competitiveness

12 February 2025

Without radical change, we risk becoming economically irrelevant The European economy is at a critical juncture. As Europe’s competitive position continues to erode, fundamental reforms remain absent. The European Commission recently unveiled its Competitiveness Compass, a strategic framework aimed …

Defense authorized to arm drones

22 January 2025

"The arming of drones is essential for our military, given the current international developments, such as the war in Ukraine," said MP Peter Buysrogge after securing a majority for his resolution to arm Belgium’s defense drones. “It is crucial that Defense embraces this technological progress and …

Belgian parliament welcomes Ukrainian delegation

21 January 2025

Members of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada visited the Federal Parliament of Belgium for discussions with members of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committees. The joint meeting, chaired by MP Peter Buysrogge and his CD&V colleague Els Van Hoof, focused on NATO, Ukraine, and future perspectives. “The …

Family reunification visas hit record high: “This situation is unsustainable”

16 January 2025

In 2024, a record number of family reunification visas were issued, according to a parliamentary question by MP Maaike De Vreese to Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole De Moor (CD&V). The sharp increase is largely attributed to family reunifications involving individuals with …

Bart De Wever: “Ready to take responsibility, but only if real action is taken”

11 January 2025

On Saturday evening, more than 5,000 N-VA members kicked off the new year at the party’s annual New Year’s celebration in Mechelen. Before guest DJ Cieltje Van Achter opened the dance floor, party chairman Bart De Wever reflected on the past election year and briefly touched on the ongoing federal …

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