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Bart De Wever: “Our reforms have long been the norm elsewhere”

12 May 2025

To mark his first 100 days as Prime Minister, Bart De Wever appeared on VTM Nieuws. The conversation covered budget cuts, national debt, and defence spending. “What’s in the coalition agreement won’t be enough to fix the budget,” he warned. Everyone has to do their part – including politicians The …

The N-VA calls for a leaner, more strategic EU budget: “No more a cumbersome giant”

8 May 2025

The European Parliament recently debated the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which will come into effect from 2028. The N-VA delegation seized the opportunity to advocate for a fundamental overhaul of the EU budget. They argue that the current system is outdated, cumbersome, and ill …

N-VA optimistic about French President Macron's plan to achieve peace in the Middle East

7 May 2025

With his peace plan, French President Emmanuel Macron aims to achieve a two-state solution, focusing on mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine. The N-VA has long been a supporter of such a solution. “The images of children lying emaciated in bed, deprived of humanitarian aid, are …

Valerie Van Peel calls for cooperation on May 1

1 May 2025

In her May Day message, N-VA chairwoman Valerie Van Peel calls for cooperation and a sense of responsibility in the debate on social security. “Today, May 1 is more than ever about working together,” she said. “Because only by doing so can we make progress as an entire community.” No longer …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt: “Anyone travelling across Europe in search of the most generous system will no longer find it here”

30 April 2025

The federal government is preparing to tighten the rules on family reunification, which, according to the federal migration centre Myria, amounts to a violation of human rights. Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt responded firmly on the radio show De Ochtend: “It’s not an easy …

Valerie Van Peel elected N-VA party president with 96% of the vote

26 April 2025

Valerie Van Peel has been elected president of the N-VA with 96.26% of the vote. The result was announced by Secretary-General Louis Ide during the party’s national council. Although only one candidate stood for election, 14,486 members—representing 52% of eligible voters—cast their ballots either …

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