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Government websites more accessible for persons with a disability

25 October 2016

The European Parliament has approved new legislation that will ensure that persons with a disability have easier access to the internet, in particular websites of government services. “An important step forwards,” says MEP Anneleen Van Bossuyt, who took part in the negotiations on the legislation …

Mario Draghi to face the Chamber

25 October 2016

At the proposal of the N-VA, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, has been invited to come to the Chamber and defend his negative interest policy and procurement programme. “ECB policy brings considerable side effects,” the N-VA says. “The purchasing power of savers …

Investing in the Defence of the future

20 October 2016

The Belgian government has agreed with the proposal of Minister of Defence Steven Vandeput for a military programme law. It covers EUR 9.2 billion of investments in defence equipment for the 2020-2030 period. “A historic decision for the future of our Defence,” says Steven Vandeput. “After all, our …

Shorter pay-out deadline for life insurance

19 October 2016

The pay-out deadline for life insurance is being shortened. This was confirmed by the competent Minister, Kris Peeters (CD&V), to Johan Klaps. “I’m already looking forward to his parliamentary bill,” the MP says. Today, there is no statutory maximum deadline for the pay-out on a life insurance …

Gaudi campaigns are working: number of thefts drops significantly

19 October 2016

The Immigration Service and the police organised a Gaudi campaign together for the fourth time from 25 June through 31 July. Once again the goal was to give priority to arresting offenders, such as pickpockets and shoplifters, among illegal immigrants and repatriating them. With the arrest of 557 …

Wallonia is playing with fire, and it risks getting burnt

18 October 2016

The Greek Communist government is ready to sign the Canada trade deal, CETA. The Walloon Socialist Government is not. Much of Europe cannot understand how a region of 3.5 million inhabitants is threatening to derail an international trade deal that will save European exporters hundreds of millions …

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