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Better service provision and greater comfort for European train passengers

15 November 2018

“Saying that the provision of service on the railways could be a great deal better is like battering down an open door.” MEPs Anneleen Van Bossuyt, Mark Demesmaeker and Helga Stevens consider the European report on the provision of service for train passengers a step in the right direction …

More taxpayers’ money to Europe between 2021 and 2027

14 November 2018

“It’s always the same: asking our citizens for more taxpayers’ money. There’s just no end to that refrain in the European Parliament.” MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt summarises the frustration of the N-VA group about the European multi-annual budget for 2021-2027. The European Parliament wants to spend …

EU wants less CO2 from HGVs by 2025

14 November 2018

“Our citizens are entitled to clean air.” MEP Mark Demesmaeker reacts with satisfaction to the ambitious greening of HGVs voted in by the European Parliament on Wednesday. By 2025, new HGVs must emit 20% less CO2, and in 2030 the amount must be 35% less. Complying with climate agreements “No less …

Repatriation agreement with Mauritania

13 November 2018

“One of the major promises in the elections was to conclude agreements with the Maghreb countries for smoother repatriation and better cooperation.” State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Theo Francken today signed a migration agreement in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. He did so together …

More environmentally friendly and affordable European energy policy

13 November 2018

“Citizens as well as companies want to opt resolutely for change when it comes to energy policy.” MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt is pleased with the energy goals that the European Parliament has approved. At the same time she advocates a cost-efficient approach. “We must combine ambition with a sense of …

Sander Loones new Minister of Defence

12 November 2018

Sander Loones was sworn in today as the Minister of Defence, in charge of the Civil Service. He succeeds Steven Vandeput, who is taking on the position of mayor in Hasselt. Last week, the party council approved the nomination of Sander Loones by an overwhelming majority. Although it is only a few …

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