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European countries push for faster return of illegal criminals

10 December 2025

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has served as the cornerstone of human rights protection in Europe for decades. That foundation is not being questioned. “However, an increasing number of European countries are concerned that certain interpretations of the Convention clash with on-the …

CaMo expansion brings €639 million in contracts to Belgian companies

8 December 2025

This week, the Military Procurement Commission gave the green light to the purchase of more than 200 French Griffon and Serval armoured vehicles. The investment amounts to €908 million, of which €639 million will flow back to Belgian companies. “This isn’t a blind purchase, but a thoroughly …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt: “Europe tightens migration and asylum policies”

8 December 2025

At today’s meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council — which brings together the justice and interior ministers of all EU member states — several agreements were reached to strengthen the EU’s migration and asylum policies. “These files are at the heart of what’s needed for a credible return …

Bart De Wever on Euroclear: “You can’t ask the impossible of us”

6 December 2025

Prime Minister Bart De Wever faced questions in Parliament about the Russian assets frozen at Euroclear. His message was clear: this issue strikes at the very heart of our financial stability and at Europe's position on the global stage. According to him, some voices are underestimating the risks: …

Kathleen Depoorter calls for tougher sanctions against Russia

3 December 2025

Federal MP Kathleen Depoorter is urging the Belgian and European authorities to adopt additional short-term sanctions against the Russian Federation. Her new resolution follows the Russian drone incidents over Polish airspace on 10 September 2025—an unmistakable escalation of the war and a direct …

Majority parties urge immediate diplomatic action in Sudan: “Belgium must act now”