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The N-VA criticises the lack of Dutch-speaking healthcare staff at the Brussels vaccination centre

2 March 2021

“This situation is illegal, unacceptable and even life-threatening.” In the vaccination centre in Heysel, the largest in the country, Brussels residents receive no guidance or explanations in Dutch. Also, the centre’s FAQ with essential information for people who have been vaccinated is only …

Another eight transmigrants (including three children) found in containers: urgent consultation and a firm approach needed

2 March 2021

“Despite our previous calls, there remains a deafening silence at both local and federal levels about the approach to transmigration.” MP Theo Francken and Flemish MP Maaike De Vreese are again sounding the alarm after another eight transmigrants were found in a container on Monday. “Must there be …

Blueprint for sustainable shipping and seaports

25 February 2021

The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has prepared a report on the sustainability of shipping and seaports. MEP Johan Van Overtveldt helped negotiate the text: “The COVID-19 crisis clearly demonstrates the importance of international supply chains and the essential economic role played by …

Yet another inexcusable blunder in the purple-green vaccine saga: Belgium could have ordered many more vaccines

25 February 2021

Cancer du col de l’utérus : plus de risques pour les jeunes filles wallonnes

“This cannot be justified in any way.” MP Kathleen Depoorter is outraged by the report in the De Standaard newspaper that Belgium failed to order additional vaccines when the European procedure allowed it. “The nonchalance with which the vaccination campaign has been conducted is inexcusable.” On …

The N-VA wants a firmer approach to transmigration: “Time for VIP patrols in Zeebrugge”

24 February 2021

“We thus need to shift up a gear to tackle transmigration.” Flemish MP Maaike De Vreese and MPs Darya Safai and Theo Francken argue for VIP patrols, where VIP stands for Very Irritating Police, in the approach to transmigrants in West Flanders. “The figures show that human smuggling remains a …

Federal Vivaldi coalition rushes the European Own Resources Decision through parliament: Belgium pays 1 billion euros extra to the EU every year