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Turkish violence against the Kurds in Afrin must cease

21 March 2018

The violence against the population in Afrin must cease. Furthermore, humanitarian aid must get access to the heavily besieged city in North Syria. The N-VA submitted a resolution at the Flemish Parliament that condemns the violence in Afrin. The resolution was approved unanimously. The N-VA …

Flemish meat is not to be trifled with

18 March 2018

It is high time that the food sector take matters more seriously. Recent reports on meat fraud show that not all of those involved are taking our food safety seriously enough. The N-VA is displeased and dismayed concerning these scandals. “Practices like the ones that have come to light over the …

American trade war bad for Flanders

14 March 2018

The American import levies on steel and aluminium are bad for Flanders. We must avoid a trade conflict with the United States at all costs. MEP Sander Loones is concerned about a possible trade war between Europe and the USA. “We are opting for proper and sensible trade,” he says. European …

Transparent parcel service for European shoppers

13 March 2018

As from 2019, Flemings will be able to choose more easily from among the various parcel services that deliver from different EU Member States. There will be a comparison website of all suppliers. MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt is satisfied with the measure. “Consumers will from now on be able to …

European one-size-fits-all policy against social dumping

13 March 2018

Europe must support the Member States in their approach to social dumping instead of setting up new bodies itself. The European Labour Authority announced by European Commissioner for Employment Marianne Thyssen must not be permitted to give itself precedence over the Member States. “The justified …

Europe wants our money

10 March 2018

The budget increase that Europe is aiming for represents an extra cost of EUR 2.8 billion a year for Belgium. The EU is asking for more resources to finance new challenges and compensate for the departure of the British. MEP Sander Loones is displeased and dismayed by the European thirst for money: …

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