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MP Bert Wollants Calls for Restart of Tihange 1

1 October 2025

This week, the fourth and oldest nuclear reactor in Tihange was shut down. According to Member of Parliament Bert Wollants, the move reflects a complete lack of preparation and long-term vision by the De Croo government. “It’s deeply regrettable,” says Wollants. “If it were up to N-VA, this closure …

Bart De Wever calls for mutual respect, peace and cooperation in UN address

26 September 2025

For the first time, Bart De Wever addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he delivered a clear message: the world needs more cooperation—built on shared values and mutual respect. "Geopolitics often boils down to egopolitics" De Wever quoted the Greek historian Thucydides, …

Axel Ronse: “We’re facing the political challenge of the century”

18 September 2025

Axel Ronse, leader of the N-VA parliamentary group in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, was a guest on the current affairs programme Terzake on VRT Canvas, marking the start of the new parliamentary year.One striking moment: all party group leaders jointly called for cooperation. “We’re facing …

First Frontex officers deployed at Brussels Airport

17 September 2025

Starting today, Brussels Airport will receive European support to assist with return operations. Eight officers from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, are beginning their assignments at Zaventem Airport. “This reinforcement is aimed at increasing the number of forced returns by …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt: “We want to regain control over migration flows”

12 September 2025

During her appearance on De Afspraak op vrijdag, Belgian Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt defended the federal government’s strict policy on asylum reception and returns.“We want to regain control over the influx. Our asylum system simply can’t cope anymore.” Putting an end …

Van Overtveldt after the State of the Union: “Right direction, but too slow a pace”

11 September 2025

Ursula von der Leyen’s annual State of the Union address was met with approval from Johan Van Overtveldt, head of the N-VA delegation in the European Parliament and chair of the Budget Committee. “After swinging too far in the green direction, the Commission finally seems to have found the right …

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