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European foreign policy growing pains

30 May 2011

It is necessary more than ever to develop a consistent foreign policy in order for Europe to become an effective mouthpiece. If Europe wants to play at a global level, then it must be seen to be adopting positions decisively and unswervingly. That is the conclusion that we have been able to draw …

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Finally a more severe policy for reuniting families

27 May 2011

For the first time in 30 years, the Belgian immigration law (vreemdelingenwet) has been made stricter. We have been waiting for this for years in Flanders, and now it is finally happening thanks to the hard work and pioneering role played by the N-VA fraction within the Chamber of Representatives …

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Bart De Wever introduces Czech President Václav Klaus

26 May 2011

This Wednesday, N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever introduced a lecture given by Václav Klaus, the President of the Czech Republic, at the University of Antwerp. ‘I’m neither Eurosceptic nor Europhilic. I consider myself to be a Eurorealist,’ said Bart De Wever. He confirmed that he strongly believes in …

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Fitch report proves fundamental reforms are needed

24 May 2011

The N-VA regrets that Fitch has lowered its outlook rating for Belgium. We hope that this will give all the negotiators concerned a little nudge to get the necessary reforms pushed through. Hot on the heels of S&P, Fitch is the second rating agency to stress the importance of major state reform in …

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A Low Countries Army by 2015?

23 May 2011

With 1.2% of GDP being spent on defence, Belgium is still the poor relative within NATO. If we wish to remain a loyal NATO ally, and honour our international commitments, choices must be made. For this reason, the N-VA is calling for the establishment of a fully merged Benelux Army, or Army of the …

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N-VA launches brand new international website

19 May 2011

Today, the Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie (New-Flemish Alliance, N-VA) launched its brand new website targeting a European and international audience. The website offers a wealth of information about the party in three different languages: French (www.n-va.be/fr), English (www.n-va.be/en) and German (www.n …

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