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Theo Francken elected Belgian delegation leader to the NATO Parliament

26 September 2019

MP Theo Francken has been appointed by the Chamber of Representatives as the leader of the Belgian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This assembly, known as the “NATO Parliament” for short, and which consists of parliamentarians from the NATO member countries, monitors the functioning …

N-VA advocates abolition of statute of limitations for sexual abuse of minors

25 September 2019

The N-VA and sp.a are joining forces to abolish the statute of limitations for serious sexual abuse of minors. “Child abuse is the perfect example of a crime that only comes to light often decades later because for many victims - who were by definition just children when they suffered the crime - …

N-VA wants to impose a certificate of integration obtained in the country of origin in cases of family reunification

20 September 2019

If the proposal of the N-VA is accepted, anyone wishing to come to Belgium in the context of family reunification will first have to obtain a certificate of integration while still residing in his or her country of origin. The N-VA MPs have submitted a legislative proposal on the subject. “This …

Theo Francken wants to make obtaining Belgian nationality more expensive

18 September 2019

If the proposal of Theo Francken is accepted, newcomers will soon be paying more to apply for Belgian nationality. The MP is submitting a legislative proposal to increase the price from 150 euros to 1,250 euros. “This will bring the price we charge in line with the prices charged by other European …

Zuhal Demir on the Koran schools: “It’s no coincidence that religious extremism is targeting society’s youngest”

11 September 2019

In a Facebook post, MP Zuhal Demir responds to the report on Koran schools in the Netherlands. MP Zuhal Demir also responded on the news programme De Ochtend on Radio 1. The report on the Dutch Nieuwsuur programme demonstrates what teachers in primary and secondary schools are constantly warning …

This is Belgium: Charles Michel flunks Charles Michel

9 September 2019

“At Plopsa Coo, the future President of the European Council Charles Michel raps the Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel on his knuckles. The level of Belgian politics continues to surprise and amaze, and the budget debate deserves to be handled more seriously.” The N-VA responds to Charles …

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