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The N-VA on the operation against the Houthi rebels: “Shameful horse-trading without a geopolitical compass”

19 January 2024

The Belgian government has decided to participate in the European operation in the Red Sea against the Houthi rebels. The frigate Louise-Marie will be deployed to protect shipping. The N-VA parliamentary group has reservations: “This is shameful horse-trading by a government without a geopolitical …

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The Brussels majority refuses the Brussels N-VA’s request for an external audit of Vivaqua

18 January 2024

Due to the inadequate and overdue maintenance of the Brussels sewers, there is even the risk of sinkholes developing. Yet the Brussels government and, in particular, the minister with competence for the matter, Minister Maron, refuses any audit or investigation. The Brussels N-VA submitted a …

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Animal welfare on European agenda for the first time

18 January 2024
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Over the past 10 years, animal welfare has been developed into a full-fledged competence with a decisive policy at the Flemish level, but the issue still receives far too little attention at the European level. This cannot continue, so Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare Ben Weyts, together with …

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The European Parliament wants to tackle fraud more rigorously, also in NGOs

17 January 2024

“Almost EUR 2 billion in European Community funds are spent incorrectly and even fraudulently,” states MEP Johan Van Overtveldt. “We must reinforce monitoring of this to the greatest extent possible.” At the same time, the European Parliament is calling for more oversight and transparency regarding …

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Foreign investment in Flanders holds up despite the international crisis

16 January 2024

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) announced its 2023 investment figures at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and they are impressive. Despite the international crisis, Flanders can count on an investment amount of EUR 4.92 billion, the third-highest figure ever. “This is a recognition of Flanders’ …

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Bart De Wever at the N-VA New Year’s party: “It’s about doing everything we can. We must seize our opportunity now”

13 January 2024

In a yet again densely packed Nekkerhal in Mechelen, the N-VA kicked off the new year with what has now become the political party of the year: the N-VA New Year’s reception. Thousands of members and supporters enjoyed entertainment and fun, with musical accompaniment from DJ Sven Ornelis, among …

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