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First Griffon rolls of the production line: "Industrial work on Belgian soil"

16 July 2025
Theo Francken

“Today marks an important day for Defence. The first Griffon is ready, marking the beginning of a new generation of vehicles for our land component,” said Minister of Defence Theo Francken during the unveiling at MOL CY in Staden. This milestone not only symbolizes the modernization of the Belgian …

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Peter Buysrogge: “After years of stagnation, air defence is finally on the way”

16 July 2025
Peter Buysrogge

Member of Parliament and Chair of the Defence Committee Peter Buysrogge questioned Defence Minister Theo Francken today about the rebuilding of Belgium’s air defence. The minister was clear: everything is being done to ensure the first air defence systems are ordered before the end of the year …

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Zenne stays underground: “Brussels residents left with empty promises”

16 July 2025

The planned uncovering of the Zenne River in Maximilian Park is off the table. Brussels Minister Alain Maron (Ecolo) announced the decision during a session of the Environment Committee in the Brussels Parliament. The urban renewal project “Max-sur-Zenne” – which already had a building permit and …

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Axel Ronse: “N-VA wants to simplify holiday regulations”

15 July 2025

The N-VA is introducing a bill to finally simplify Belgium’s complex rules around annual leave. “Right now, we’re one of the most complicated countries when it comes to holiday regulations. That needs to change,” says Axel Ronse, N-VA’s parliamentary group leader in the Chamber. The proposed …

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Brussels buckles under gun violence

14 July 2025
Mathias Vanden Borre

Brussels has clearly become the epicentre of gun violence in Belgium. That’s the conclusion of new figures from the Gun Violence Incident Monitor (GVIM), an initiative of the Flemish Peace Institute. “Our capital has turned into an international hotspot for organised crime,” says Brussels MP …

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N-VA seeks to revoke both nationality and residency rights for serious criminals

10 July 2025

Members of Parliament Jeroen Bergers and Koen Metsu have introduced a bill that would allow Belgian authorities to strip convicted criminals of both their Belgian nationality and their right to reside in the country. “Anyone with dual nationality who commits a terrorist attack or sexual offence …

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