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On the withdrawal of the N-VA from the federal government

9 December 2018

The N-VA is no longer part of the Belgian federal government. On Sunday, the N-VA ministers and secretaries of state resigned after it became clear that Prime Minister Charles Michel would follow through on his intention to show his support for the UN Compact for Migration in Marrakech. On Saturday …

Why the N-VA opposes the Marrakech Compact for Migration

8 December 2018

The N-VA’s opposition to the UN Compact for Migration is a matter of principle. Who decides on our democracy? Who has the final say on our migration policy? The N-VA is of the opinion that with the migration pact we are relinquishing an important part of our sovereignty. That is why we do not want …

Flanders opens its doors to foreign talent

7 December 2018

“Controlled labour migration is necessary to maintain our prosperity.” Flemish Employment Minister Philippe Muyters wants to increase Flanders’ attractiveness to draw in more foreign talent. He is reviewing the procedures and drawing up a dynamic list of occupations facing labour shortages …

Small online players better protected against internet giants

6 December 2018

Small online players will receive more resources to defend themselves and ask for fair treatment when they become involved with internet giants. That was the decision of the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee. Online rankings, distortions of competition and complaints services need to …

Working pays off thanks to the tax shift

3 December 2018

The tax shift introduced by Finance Minister Johan Van Overtveldt increases the net income of the lowest wage earners by no less than 20 percent. Consulting agency Deloitte calculated this in its ninth European salary survey. Thanks to the tax shift, Belgium has dropped out of the unenviable top …

EU gives green light to single European toll system