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Bart De Wever: “Dependence on Russian energy is a consequence of green choices in the past”

7 March 2022

“We have made ourselves dependent on Russian energy,” Bart De Wever states sharply. Europe is virtually nowhere when it comes to strategic autonomy regarding crucial raw materials. And now we have been caught unprepared. It is time for a real turnaround.” The federal government is sticking to 18 …

Jan Jambon: “Flanders is getting ready for the sustainable reception of Ukrainians”

5 March 2022

Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon says in the De Ochtend radio show that Flanders is prepared to receive 60% of the Ukrainian refugees coming to Belgium. “Preparations for this have started. We are setting up a task force and providing support for the local authorities, which play a core role …

Bart De Wever: “Shelter in citizens’ homes is all well and good, but should only be the very last option”

3 March 2022

“Due to the European migration policy, the Fedasil reception locations are permanently full, largely with people who are not entitled to asylum. Now that the war is in Europe, the federal government must ask its citizens to provide shelter for genuine refugees. People are responding to this request …

Theo Francken: “We must create a culture of safety and resilience once again”

2 March 2022

“For too long, we have been the slackest of the group in Europe when it comes to defence. It is time for a real revival of our defence apparatus. We must create a real culture of safety and resilience once again,” said MP Theo Francken in the De Ochtend radio show in connection with the Defence …

Geert Bourgeois: “A resilient European Union is a historic turning point; caution remains necessary”

1 March 2022

Not only has the European Union imposed severe sanctions on Russia in recent days, but it will also fund arms for Ukraine. MEP Geert Bourgeois also thinks this is ground-breaking. “But this ultimately concerns a neighbour of ours being brutally attacked and fighting for freedom and democracy.” Yet …

The West must foster a culture of resilience once again

27 February 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a game changer for the world stage. MP and defence specialist Theo Francken says that we can already draw two important lessons from this crisis: the West must foster a culture of resilience once again, and we must guarantee the independence of our energy supply …

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