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Belgian poverty figures show shocking regional differences

29 April 2019

“You help children in poverty by helping the whole family.” The N-VA responds to a newspaper article stating that one in nine minors in this country grows up in a family with no income from work. As always, these Belgian figures hide large regional differences, the party notes. In Flanders, 7.3% of …

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N-VA proposal that prohibits minors from buying tobacco approved

25 April 2019

“The earlier the age at which young people start smoking, the greater the chance that they will develop an addiction.” The N-VA responds with satisfaction to the approval in the Chamber of a bill that increases the age limit at which tobacco products can be purchased from 16 to 18. “It’s a good …

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N-VA opts for “New Way” for Europe

24 April 2019

“The European Union must work together when doing so offers added value. But we don’t want a United States of Europe. The power of the unity of Europe lies in its diversity of member states and federal states.” European leading candidate Geert Bourgeois today set out the cornerstones of the N-VA’s …

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Increasing investments in Flanders through European guarantees

18 April 2019

“Thanks to InvestEU, our companies can develop innovative products without having to depend on large non-European financiers who push them in a particular direction.” MEP Ralph Packet responds with satisfaction to the approval of the InvestEU investment programme by the European Parliament. MEP …

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Helga Stevens successfully stops welfare tourism

18 April 2019
European Parliament must serve the citizen

“It is unacceptable for European newcomers to have access to our unemployment benefits after just one day.” MEP Helga Stevens made a final attempt in the European Parliament to block the new social security rules. Successfully. Her call was answered, and the file was taken off the agenda. “This is …

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Europe strengthens consumers against unfair online trade practices

17 April 2019

The European Parliament today adopted new rules to better protect consumers against unfair online trading practices. MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt says: “It was essential to modernise the current rules, as a large proportion of them were lagging behind in terms of rapid digital developments.” More and …

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