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A sober and workable framework for the EU talent pool

20 November 2025

MEP Assita Kanko welcomes the agreement on the EU Talent Pool. This online platform connects jobseekers from outside the EU with hard-to-fill vacancies for which no suitable candidates are available locally. “It’s a useful tool—not a backdoor to migration,” Kanko emphasises. Restoring balance …

Minister Van Bossuyt puts an end to stacking of social integration incomes within families

17 November 2025

Minister for Social Integration Anneleen Van Bossuyt is cracking down on the accumulation of integration incomes within households. At present, adults living together can each receive their own allowance, with no upper limit. In some cases, this means households are receiving over €4,000 a month …

Europe eases rules for businesses

13 November 2025

The European Parliament took a clear step today toward reducing red tape for businesses. With the support of the N-VA, a majority agreed to significantly revise the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), easing the burden of reporting requirements. “The European Union is facing …

Belgium gains EU recognition for high migration pressure

12 November 2025

In its evaluation of the first solidarity cycle, the European Commission acknowledges that Belgium is among the member states most affected by secondary migration within the European Union. It confirms that our country is doing more than its “fair share” — based on the number of asylum seekers …

Valerie Van Peel: “Time to step up and take responsibility”

7 November 2025

Speaking on De Afspraak op vrijdag, party chair Valerie Van Peel addressed several pressing issues, including the Euroclear case, the stalled government formation in Brussels, and, of course, the federal multi-year budget. On Euroclear: “All member states must share the risk” The European …

Johan Van Overtveldt calls for stronger efforts to safeguard financial stability in the EU