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Constitutional Court follows N-VA’s vision regarding ban on burkas

6 December 2012

The Constitutional Court confirms that the law banning the wearing of burkas is sufficiently accessible and precise and that banning this type of headwear can be necessary in a democratic society. It is simply forbidden to completely hide one’s face (carnival days being an exception) and allegedly …

Di Rupo government strikes Flemish savers

21 November 2012

Prime Minister Di Rupo has finally shown his hand for the 2013 budget. Jan Jambon, N-VA Fraction Floor Leader in the Chamber, feels that the work presented is nothing to write home about. On the contrary: “The Flemish savers are the losers, the taxes will increase for companies once again and Di …

Nadia Sminate, the first Flemish mayor with Moroccan roots

23 October 2012

In Londerzeel, the N-VA has joined up with the CD&V and sp.a-Groen to form the new ruling majority. Departing Mayor De Borger will still hold the position of mayor for the first three years. He is followed by N-VA Deputy Nadia Sminate, who will be the first Flemish mayor to have Moroccan roots …

Bart De Wever: “A turning point in history”

15 October 2012

14 October was a yellow and black Sunday. From the North Sea to the River Maas. The N-VA was the clear winner of both the municipal and provincial council elections. N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever was therefore justified in his initial response, when he called it “a turning point in history”. The …

Can the Di Rupo Government not hear the alarm bells?

4 October 2012

Next week, the Chamber and the Senate begin the parliamentary year. For 10 weeks now, the majority parties have been blocking all activity, much to the annoyance of the N-VA. Di Rupo is scarcely in charge any more. This year, the Prime Minister himself is giving no “State of the Union” speech in …

Bill to enforce bilingualism among mayors, aldermen and chairpersons of the public centres for social welfare

27 September 2012

Within their ambit, mayors, aldermen and chairpersons of the OCMW (Public Centres for Social Welfare) in the bilingual Brussels-Capital area (19 municipalities) often have to make official decisions in Dutch. In spite of the clear language legislation and language borders that have been in place for …

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