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Brussels must deal with Syrian fighters in a tougher and more professional manner

4 November 2014

Most Syrian fighters in our country come from Brussels. This is precisely why the N-VA expects more decisiveness, ambition and communication from Brussels Minister-President Rudi Vervoort (PS) in the approach to this problem. “The Brussels-Capital Region must urgently assume its role as the central …

Minister Van Overtveldt takes a major step forward in the fight against tax fraud

29 October 2014

Minister of Finance, Johan Van Overtveldt (N-VA), has signed an agreement related to automatic tax information exchange. This will simplify the international fight against tax fraud. Fifty or so other countries also signed the agreement. These include the names of several notorious tax havens such …

Tax burden to decrease as of 2015

25 October 2014

If the budget plans that the Michel government has presented to the European Commission show one thing, it is that the N-VA is delivering on its election promises. They clearly reveal that the tax burden as well as government spending will decrease. At the same time the budget deficit will also …

Sander Loones to Europe for the N-VA

22 October 2014

Sander Loones has been officially appointed as a Member of the European Parliament for the N-VA. He is replacing Johan Van Overtveldt, who has become Minister of Finances in the new federal government. Sander Loones wants to anchor the line that has been set out by the new Flemish and federal …

N-VA joins federal government with large majority of members’ votes

10 October 2014

During a party congress, N-VA members approved the federal coalition agreement virtually unanimously. This means that the Flemings who voted on 25 May for change really are getting a different government. “Finally at federal level too, a coalition has been formed that expresses what the Flemish …

N-VA advocates for integrated Flemish approach to religious radicalisation

1 October 2014

The religious radicalisation of young people demands an integrated approach by various governments. “Flanders must also make a contribution,” says N-VA party leader Matthias Diependaele. Therefore he advocates for the establishment of a political steering group in the Flemish Government. Today, …

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