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Theo Francken re-elected as Rapporteur of the NATO Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group

5 November 2024

MP Theo Francken has been re-elected as rapporteur of the Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The election took place via a unanimous vote, extending Francken’s mandate within this influential group for the coming years. “I am delighted and honoured by …

Johan Van Overtveldt on the De Ochtend radio show: “Tariffs on Chinese electric cars restore competitive imbalance”

31 October 2024

MEP Johan Van Overtveldt commented on the European Commission’s decision to introduce higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars in an interview on the De Ochtend show on Radio 1. “We will thus ensure a level playing field again.” The higher tariffs come as a consequence of the Chinese …

The N-VA disapproves of De Croo’s opposition to the proposal for return hubs outside the EU

17 October 2024

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the Italian proposal to establish European return hubs outside the European Union. She wrote this in a letter to the European heads of government, who are meeting for a European summit. Outgoing Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld …

The N-VA’s European delegation calls for a revision of Europe’s industrial policy

8 October 2024

In response to the worrying situation in European industry, N-VA MEPs Johan Van Overtveldt and Kris Van Dijck are calling for an urgent revision of current industrial policy: “The crisis in our automotive sector is the canary in the coal mine. Europe’s entire manufacturing industry, an …

These are the N-VA ministers in the Flemish Government

30 September 2024

After the Flemish government agreement was approved, the division of roles within the new Flemish Government is also known. It will be led by Matthias Diependaele. In addition, the N-VA is sending four ministers to the government: Ben Weyts, Zuhal Demir, Annick De Ridder and Cieltje Van Achter. Our …

The Flemish government agreement sets out an ambitious outline for a warm and prosperous Flanders

29 September 2024

Some 1,000 N-VA members headed to the Antwerp Expo for an explanation of the recently reached Flemish government agreement. They were given a detailed explanation of the agreement by Matthias Diependaele and were able to put questions to the negotiators. The government agreement was subsequently …

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