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The Flemish Government reduces costs by EUR 197 million through administrative simplification

8 April 2014

During this parliamentary term, the Flemish Government has achieved cost savings resulting from administrative simplification of at least EUR 197 million. This was revealed in its final report on the action plans for administrative simplification. "In addition to cost savings for all kinds of …

The VDAB is to provide more effective support to get people aged fifty and over back into work

25 March 2014

From 1 April, the activation approach for new job seekers is being extended up to the age of 60. “In 2014, we also allocated the VDAB an additional budget of EUR 1.4 million for this purpose”, explained Flemish Minister for Finance, Budget, Work, Spatial Planning and Sport, Philippe Muyters (N-VA) …

Suspend cooperation with Uganda and summon the ambassador

31 January 2014

The N-VA wants to temporarily suspend direct development cooperation with Uganda because a few days ago a 31-year-old compatriot was arrested due to his sexual orientation. The party also wants to summon the Ugandan ambassador to explain the situation. A few months ago, Uganda introduced an ‘anti …

N-VA demands attention for the protection of religious minorities

15 January 2014

The N-VA is calling for the appointment of a special European envoy for the protection of religious minorities in the Middle East and North Africa. Furthermore, the N-VA wants to link funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to a commitment from partner countries to protect …

DNA database for missing persons is definitively approved

6 December 2013

The Senate unanimously approved the bill to establish a DNA database for Missing Persons. The draft submitted by the N-VA had already been approved by the Senate but was returned after several technical amendments in the Chamber of Representatives. Family members of missing persons can voluntarily …

Single environment permit definitively approved