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N-VA opposes unrealistic EU climate targets

6 November 2025

The European climate ministers have voiced their support for the new 2040 climate strategy, setting the EU on a path toward a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Belgium abstained from the vote, citing concerns about the economic feasibility and the impact on industrial …

Theo Francken on drone incidents: “Panic is a terrible advisor”

2 November 2025

Defence Minister Theo Francken has issued a warning following recent drone sightings over military bases, stating that the threat is real. Speaking on VTM Nieuws, he stressed that while there is no need for panic, vigilance is essential. He also announced a fast-tracked rollout of the counter-drone …

‘Chat control’ plan scrapped

31 October 2025

The European Union has dropped its controversial proposal to force messaging apps like WhatsApp to scan private messages for child abuse. A good decision, says the N-VA. “The goal was legitimate, but the method was completely wrong,” says MP Michael Freilich. “Forcing encrypted messages to be …

Kathleen Depoorter: “Financial flows to Russia’s war industry must be stopped—urgently”

28 October 2025

Federal MP Kathleen Depoorter is calling on both the Belgian government and the European Union to take a much tougher stance on Russia. She wants Belgium to lead the way in cracking down on countries and companies that continue to help finance the Russian war effort.“If we truly want peace, we must …

Minister Van Bossuyt outraged by Trabelsi’s release: “We’re up against a judicial wall”

22 October 2025

Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt has responded with deep concern and frustration to the court ruling that forces her to release convicted terrorist Nizar Trabelsi. The minister stressed that she exhausted every legal avenue to keep him in detention, but the recent decision by …

N-VA takes a major step toward multi-million euro savings: party funding freeze finally approved