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Better regulations keep jobs and companies in Europe

12 April 2016

The European Parliament has approved Anneleen Van Bossuyt’s report on better regulations in the internal market. “Better regulations benefit citizens as well as companies,” the member of European Parliament explains. “Therefore it is a crucial report for the pursuit of a competitive regulatory …

Exchange of passenger information in Europe around the corner

8 April 2016

L’échange des données des passagers en Europe approche

The European Parliament is likely to vote about the PNR system that is to enable exchange of passenger information between EU member states. “Finally!” says European Parliament member Sander Loones. “Even though the PNR system plays a crucial role in the fight against terrorism, this project has …

Ukraine referendum: “Europe can and must be improved”

7 April 2016

Exchange of passenger information in EU around the corner

The Dutch have voted on the European Association Agreement with the Ukraine. As expected, the no-vote has won, with a large majority of 61.1 percent and a convincing 32.2 percent turnout rate. “In my opinion, this Dutch vote is the umpteenth signal that Europe can and must be improved,” European …

Reform of EU asylum regulations stuck in half-heartedness

6 April 2016

EU asylum regulations: reform stuck in half-heartedness

The European Commission is planning a reform of the current asylum legislation, which is based on the so-called Dublin Regulation “It is true that change is needed,” say European Parliament members Sander Loones and Helga Stevens. “And it’s also true that the Commission has put forward a number of …

Less petty crime among illegal immigrants

4 April 2016

The Immigration Service and the police organised a Gaudi campaign together for the third time from 5 December to 31 January. Again, the objective was: giving priority to arresting offenders, such as pickpockets and shoplifters, among illegal immigrants and repatriating them. “There used to be a …

Combined police zone: time for change, also in Brussels

31 March 2016

“I am glad that support for a fusion of the six police zones in Brussels has mounted so quickly,” Johan Van den Driessche, party leader in the Brussels Regional Parliament says. His comments come after a citizens’ initiative that launched a petition for this. “In that way, Brussels politicians can …

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