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Grand coalition paralyses the European Parliament

15 January 2015

The response of the European Parliament to the European Commission’s Work Programme for 2015 was the overriding topic of discussion in European circles in recent weeks. Following extensive discussions, commotion and even emotion, the Parliament was to vote on a resolution, which, according to …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt moves to Europe for the N-VA

14 January 2015

Anneleen Van Bossuyt has been officially appointed as a Member of the European Parliament for the N-VA. She replaces Louis Ide, who was recently elected as general party secretary. Van Bossuyt wants to help bridge the gap between citizens and Europe: “Too often the European Union is faced with a …

Muslim radicalism: beyond the denial

8 January 2015

On Wednesday, not just France but Europe as a whole was shaken by the cowardly attack on the editorial of the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo. “This murderous event confronts us with a reality to which we have been blind for too long,” says N-VA chairman Bart De Wever. “Radicalisation in …

Overdue police income finally paid thanks to minister Jambon

12 December 2014

Every year, the road safety fund receives income from the payment of traffic fines. Since 2009, not a single euro has been paid to local or federal police from the balance of the fund, in spite of various cases of legal action and reminders. Thanks to Minister of Security and the Interior Jan …

EUR 150,000 subsidy to tackle radicalisation

11 December 2014

Flemish Minister Liesbeth Homans is allocating EUR 150,000 in subsidies to two projects intended to combat radicalisation: the VVSG (Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities) and Motief NPO. This allocation is part of a preventive approach to radicalism in Flemish cities. Flemish cities …

Pruning the Senate

3 December 2014

The first few weeks in the reformed Senate were relatively difficult. The Sixth State Reform continues to limit the role of this political institution, but leaves the specific details of its operations to the new senators. “The Sixth State Reform has unfortunately not abolished the Senate, but …

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