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Record number of undocumented offenders returned to their countries of origin

15 September 2026

In the first eight months of the year, 1,239 prisoners without a residence permit were returned to their countries of origin, setting a new record. The figures were released by Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt. “These figures show that our approach is working: in the first …

Johan Van Overtveldt on the budget: “If we don’t stop the interest snowball, we risk ending up in a Greek-style crisis”

13 September 2026

Speaking on De Zevende Dag, MEP and former Finance Minister Johan Van Overtveldt discussed the rising interest burden and the urgent need to put Belgium’s public finances back on track. His conclusion was unequivocal: “The plan to find €10 billion in savings is absolutely essential.” The danger of …

Bert Wollants: “The aim is not to buy a pile of scrap”

12 September 2026

In an interview on Radio 1’s De Ochtend, MP and energy expert Bert Wollants discussed the potential takeover of Belgium’s nuclear sites and the extension of the country’s nuclear reactors. While the government sees considerable potential in such a takeover, Wollants stresses that thorough …

Sander Loones: “Reforming Belgium is becoming increasingly difficult”

9 September 2026

“We are reaching a point where we can keep trying to reform the system from within, but it is becoming increasingly difficult. The next step must be to reform the system itself.” Speaking on Radio 1’s De Ochtend, Flemish MP Sander Loones echoed the call made by Jong N-VA, our youth wing, which …

Defence to recruit record number of new personnel next year

7 September 2026

Belgian Defence plans to recruit more than 5,500 new personnel next year. Following a record-breaking 2025 and no fewer than 16,000 applications for this year’s recruitment drive, Defence Minister Theo Francken is raising ambitions even further. “Defence is growing, and that means we need people …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt on De Zevende Dag: “No right to stay after entering the country illegally”

6 September 2026

Appearing on De Zevende Dag, Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt once again outlined the key principles of her firm but fair migration policy. Her core message was clear: those who enter the country illegally or are not entitled to asylum cannot build a future here. Minister Van …

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