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Geert Bourgeois is satisfied with the latest Brexit vote: “Postponement is great, revocation even better”

14 March 2019

Flemish Minister-President Geert Bourgeois welcomes the vote by the British House of Commons to give Theresa May a mandate to request an extension to the deadline of Article 50 past 29 March. “I continue to hope that the British will ultimately turn away from Brexit and that postponement leads to …

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Flemish emergency decree is intended to mitigate a no-deal Brexit

13 March 2019
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“We must defend Flemish interests to the greatest extent possible. So the greatest priority is getting a good agreement after Brexit.” The N-VA explains why the Flemish Parliament is voting on an emergency decree on Brexit on Wednesday. The emergency decree is intended to mitigate the transition …

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Port of Ghent new base to Ireland after Brexit

13 March 2019

The reworking of the trans-European transport network in the light of Brexit means good news for the Port of Ghent (North Sea Port). For the Port of Ghent, the disappearance of the British ports from the internal market can be an opportunity to attract more traffic. Thanks to MEPs Anneleen Van …

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Finally a European strategy for cyber security

12 March 2019

There will finally be a real European strategy for cyber security thanks to the approval of a series of legislative proposals by the European Parliament, including the Cybersecurity Act. The recurring theme is a homogeneous tackling of cyber risks and extra investments in data security. MEP Ralph …

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Geert Bourgeois calls for a customs union with the British

12 March 2019

Minister-President Geert Bourgeois is calling on the British to secure prosperity and jobs on both sides of the Channel and is therefore advocating frankly and openly for a customs union with the UK. Preferably no Brexit The rejection of the Brexit deal by the British House of Commons is creating …

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Europe strengthens farmers with regard to supermarket chains

12 March 2019

The European Parliament is strengthening the position of farmers with regard to the large supermarket chains. In this way, Europe is bringing to an end a number of unfair trade practices in the food chain. MEP Ralph Packet reacts positively: “The game is not always played fairly in the food chain …

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