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Protecting the Flemish fishing industry against Brexit

2 July 2017

Last March, the UK officially set in motion the proceedings that will lead to its withdrawal from the European Union. Flemish fishermen are paying particularly close attention to the negotiations on the future fishing policy - especially now that London has announced its intent to pull out of the …

Clear rules for arresting illegal aliens at home

30 June 2017

Anyone residing illegally in Belgium and who will not repatriate voluntarily must be transferred by the Immigration Service to a closed centre, where a mandatory repatriation is then organised. The problem with that is that it can currently only be done if the person is found in a public place …

Combating female circumcision, also abroad

30 June 2017

An increasing number of girls living in Belgium are being circumcised abroad. “If we act resolutely now, we can end this cruel and unnecessary practice by the end of this century,” says Secretary of State for Equal Opportunities Zuhal Demir. Together with Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders …

Brexit must lead to a leaner and effective European budget

29 June 2017

The European Commission has presented its Reflection Paper on the future of EU finances. In this context, the EU Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources warned that Brexit can cause a budgetary hole of 10 to 12 billion euros. “But anyone dreaming of introducing new European taxes is not doing …

Insurer MS Amlin is also coming to Brussels

28 June 2017

MS Amlin, a lead insurer of the business market, is also setting up a European subsidiary in Brussels following Brexit. “We are especially pleased that we can now welcome a third major name to Brussels so soon after Lloyd’s and QBE,” Minister of Finance Johan Van Overtveldt says. MS Amlin belongs …

Flanders gets rid of unsedated slaughter