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Van Dijck: “The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur opens doors for Flemish companies”

6 December 2024

The free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the customs union between Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay, was officially sealed today. MEP Kris Van Dijck comments enthusiastically: “In an unstable world with many geopolitical tensions and the rise of …

Maaike De Vreese calls for European action against Spain’s illegal migration policy

2 December 2024

MP Maaike De Vreese urged Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor (cd&v) to take action against the Spanish government’s planned large-scale regularisation of illegal immigrants. De Vreese calls Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez’s measure disloyal and illegal and urged de Moor to …

The N-VA wants the new European Commission to focus on security, prosperity and competitiveness

27 November 2024

Faire disparaître l'esprit anti-européen

The European Parliament approved the “von der Leyen II” Commission today. The new European Commission will have to steer the EU through numerous urgent challenges and restore confidence among citizens and businesses. The N-VA delegation gives the new leadership the benefit of the doubt. For the N …

Theo Francken re-elected as Rapporteur of the NATO Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group

5 November 2024

MP Theo Francken has been re-elected as rapporteur of the Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The election took place via a unanimous vote, extending Francken’s mandate within this influential group for the coming years. “I am delighted and honoured by …

Johan Van Overtveldt on the De Ochtend radio show: “Tariffs on Chinese electric cars restore competitive imbalance”

31 October 2024

MEP Johan Van Overtveldt commented on the European Commission’s decision to introduce higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars in an interview on the De Ochtend show on Radio 1. “We will thus ensure a level playing field again.” The higher tariffs come as a consequence of the Chinese …

The N-VA disapproves of De Croo’s opposition to the proposal for return hubs outside the EU

17 October 2024

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the Italian proposal to establish European return hubs outside the European Union. She wrote this in a letter to the European heads of government, who are meeting for a European summit. Outgoing Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld …

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