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Flanders threatened with underrepresentation in the European Parliament

12 March 2013

In 2014, Belgium will lose one seat, dropping to from 22 to 21, in the European Parliament because Croatia will be acceding to the EU in June and because the results of the demographic evolution within the Member States must also be taken into account. Must Flanders relinquish a seat in the European …

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The N-VA accuses the ACW of tax fraud and conflict of interest

14 February 2013

An N-VA investigation shows that the Christian labour movement, Algemeen Christelijk Werknemersverbond (ACW, General Christian Workers’ Alliance), has been using an ingenious system for over 12 years in order to pay as few taxes as possible. Everything hinges on a historic system of dividend …

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Mark Demesmaeker becomes a Member of the European Parliament

4 February 2013

Mark Demesmaeker (N-VA) is becoming an MEP, succedding Frieda Brepoels. Brepoels was elected mayor of Bilzen and decided to not combine this mandate with that of a Member of the European Parliament. Demesmaeker says: “I believe in a European project that has respect for a diversity of languages and …

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Bart De Wever receives prestigious Sabino Arana-prize

28 January 2013

N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever was awarded the prestigious Sabino Arana prize in Bilbao. De Wever was rewarded for “the fight through which he is turning Belgium into a confederal state and for wanting to make Flanders grow into a fully fledged member of the European Union". At the end of the …

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Flemish Government reaches 2012 budgetary target

25 January 2013

Flemish Budget Minister Philippe Muyters (N-VA) can close budget year 2012 with a positive result of 241 million euros, which means that Flanders have once again reached its target: a balanced budget. This is due to Flanders' careful budget policy and the early budgetary audit that the Flemish …

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N-VA calls for political process to support the future of Mali

15 January 2013

The federal government's decision to take part in the international “Serval” mission in Mali can count on the N-VA’s support. Belgium is going to send two C-130 transport planes and two helicopters. The N-VA did question the competent ministers about long-term plans, however. A humanitarian …

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