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Bart De Wever addresses the International Democracy Union: “Conservatism doesn’t stand still. It evolves—always, but gradually.”

20 May 2025

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever delivered a powerful speech at the International Democracy Union (IDU)—a global alliance of centre-right parties—calling for a renewed embrace of Enlightenment values. Not as a nostalgic return to the past, but as a redefinition of conservatism as a force for …

Brussels government pushes ahead with drug consumption room without permit: “No regard for the law or the citizens”

20 May 2025

The Brussels government is pressing on with the construction of a drug consumption room in Ribaucourt—where addicts would be able to use hard drugs in so-called ‘safe’ conditions—even though no urban planning permit has been granted. That emerged during the Territorial Development Committee meeting …

Europe finally moves forward with digital border control

19 May 2025

After years of deadlock, a political agreement has finally been reached on the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES). MEP Assita Kanko, the lead negotiator for the European Parliament, called it “a breakthrough where security, responsibility, and common sense come together.” From …

Belgian military aid to Ukraine approved: “Also an investment in our own economy”

16 May 2025

The Council of Ministers today approved Belgium’s military aid package to Ukraine for 2025. A significant portion of the support will be delivered through Belgian companies. “This aid is not just an act of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who are bravely fighting for their freedom—it’s also an …

Bert Wollants: “We’re shifting from a law against nuclear energy to one that supports it”

15 May 2025

Today, the Belgian Parliament will vote on a complete overhaul of the nuclear phase-out law. The legislation is getting more than just a new name—the law on nuclear energy for industrial electricity production—it’s also taking on a completely new direction. “We’re shifting from a law that was …

Belgium and Poland aim for strong military cooperation

13 May 2025

Belgium and Poland are stepping up their military cooperation. That’s the core message of the declaration of intent signed in Warsaw by Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken. The focus lies on air defence and the joint development of military capabilities. “Poland is making massive investments …

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