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“The Brussels prostitution issue cannot afford another three years of inaction”

20 October 2021

Le ministre-président Vervoort et le problème de la prostitution à Bruxelles : quel bordel

The Brussels N-VA group supports Mayor Close’s call to the federal government to ban street prostitution. But something can also be done at the level of the Brussels-Capital Region. That is why the N-VA is proposing its own prostitution plan as an alternative to Brussels Minister-President Rudi …

“The airport and its employees deserve better than this amateurism”

20 October 2021

One week after the announcement of the now-famous flight tax, the Vivaldi government is still unable to provide clarity on the extent of this tax. “That’s not how you conduct policy,” said MP Theo Francken, “by imposing a tax on a private company without consultation, without knowing the details …

Assita Kanko after a heated debate on the rule of law in Poland: “It is difficult for a divided house to stay standing”

19 October 2021

“It is time for the European Union to focus once again on that little word ‘Union’, on what unites us: European values, respect for the rule of law and dialogue.” MEP Assita Kanko comments from Strasbourg on the clash between the EU and Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki following a ruling by the …

Assita Kanko is back from her mission in Slovenia: “A national Twitter holiday for Slovenian politics seems like a good idea”

15 October 2021

“I grew up in a dictatorship and can assure my colleagues in the European Parliament and the Commission that Slovenia is not on its way to becoming a dictatorship.” MEP Assita Kanko does not have the impression that the Slovenian rule of law is being undermined. However, she is shocked by the …

Flanders lessens the energy bill for all Flemish families and singles

15 October 2021

In 2022, costs of EUR 201.6 million (including VAT) will disappear from electricity bills. A large amount in public service obligations will be borne on a one-off basis by the Energy Fund of Flemish Energy Minister Zuhal Demir to lessen the bill for Flemish families and single people. “Everyone …

Citizens pay a heavy price for European geopolitical failure

13 October 2021

Under pressure from the Member States, the European Commission is today coming up with a plan to gild the bitter pill of rising energy prices. It is essentially a do-it-yourself guide with advice and options for the Member States. The European Council will also consider the matter next week. MEP …

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