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Flemish export more successful than ever

25 April 2016

Flanders exported more than EUR 300 billion for the first time in 2015, the highest amount ever, representing an increase of almost 2.2 percent compared to 2014. “Internationalisation is the lifeline of our economy and thus of our prosperity,” said Flemish Minister-President Geert Bourgeois. “This …

Better collection of fines thanks to automation

25 April 2016

Bad collection of fines imposed by courts is a long-standing concern. To solve this, the government is currently implementing a 40-point plan. Half of the points have already been achieved, the other half are being prepared. IT remains the biggest bottleneck. So the government is hard at work on …

Package of anti-fraud measures expanded further

21 April 2016

The government is providing additional backing in the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion through two important additional measures, beyond the eight that were announced earlier. “The investigative instruments are extended and we expect cooperation and transparency from financial institutions,” …

Specialised Panama Papers committee to start immediately

20 April 2016

A specialised committee will be established to investigate tax fraud and abuse of tax havens, about which Parliament’s different political parties have reached an agreement. “The investigation into fraud and large-scale tax evasion must be given priority,” Minister of Finance Johan Van Overtveldt …

Flemish climate summit: “Climate is a challenge, but also an opportunity”

19 April 2016

Flemish climate summit: “Challenge and opportunity”

The Flemish Government is organising a Flemish climate summit for the first time, under the chairmanship of Minister-President Geert Bourgeois. During the summit launch - the first of a three-part series - the state of affairs for Flemish climate policy will be explained. It is there that the …

Changed immigration law stricter on migration fraud

15 April 2016

From now on foreigners from outside the European Union must wait five years instead of three years for a permanent residence permit within the framework of family reunion. No more expiration date on migration fraud. Asylum seekers can also be body searched during their stay in a closed centre …

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