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Assita Kanko wants the European integration plan to call political Islam by that name

24 November 2020

MEP Assita Kanko is reacting with concern to the action plan for integration and inclusion proposed by European Commissioners Schinas and Johansson on Wednesday. The plan makes no mention of political Islam. “Today, many European countries have a problem with Islamism and radicalisation. How can we …

Bart De Wever offers alternative majority against nuclear phase-out: “They’re plunging us into total uncertainty.”

21 November 2020

“They’re plunging us into total uncertainty in a region that is heavily industrialised and for which energy is crucial.” In an interview on Radio 1, Bart De Wever explained again why the planned nuclear phase-out in 2025 is irresponsible. “Now we are being dragged into the abyss by the greens. I …

European Commission warns against purple-green castles in the air

18 November 2020

Secretary of State Eva De Bleeker (Open VLD) presented the first purple-green coalition budget and her policy statement in the House of Representatives. “Do you remember that picture of former Open VLD president Gwendolyn Rutten blowing a purple-green bubble? That picture perfectly sums up this …

Brussels government is shutting down democracy with renewed powers

17 November 2020

Next Friday, the Brussels government will ask parliament to grant it the renewal of its powers. The government will then be able to make decisions for two months without having to consult parliament. In the opinion of Brussels group leader Cieltje Van Achter, this is very far-reaching. “This …

N-VA on the 2021 annual budget for Asylum and Migration: “A huge budget for asylum reception, a modest budget for returns”

16 November 2020

The 2021 budget for Asylum and Migration has been announced. The N-VA makes a global analysis. Former Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Theo Francken has been asking for clarity about the budget for the important Asylum and Migration Department for six weeks now. “Our persistent …

Language test for Dutch-language education in Brussels must be reviewed