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Axel Ronse: “We’re facing the political challenge of the century”

18 September 2025

Axel Ronse, leader of the N-VA parliamentary group in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, was a guest on the current affairs programme Terzake on VRT Canvas, marking the start of the new parliamentary year.One striking moment: all party group leaders jointly called for cooperation. “We’re facing …

First Frontex officers deployed at Brussels Airport

17 September 2025

Starting today, Brussels Airport will receive European support to assist with return operations. Eight officers from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, are beginning their assignments at Zaventem Airport. “This reinforcement is aimed at increasing the number of forced returns by …

Anneleen Van Bossuyt: “We want to regain control over migration flows”

12 September 2025

During her appearance on De Afspraak op vrijdag, Belgian Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt defended the federal government’s strict policy on asylum reception and returns.“We want to regain control over the influx. Our asylum system simply can’t cope anymore.” Putting an end …

Van Overtveldt after the State of the Union: “Right direction, but too slow a pace”

11 September 2025

Ursula von der Leyen’s annual State of the Union address was met with approval from Johan Van Overtveldt, head of the N-VA delegation in the European Parliament and chair of the Budget Committee. “After swinging too far in the green direction, the Commission finally seems to have found the right …

Valerie Van Peel: “Belgium is truly doing all it can right now”

3 September 2025

The federal government has finally reached an agreement on Belgium’s position in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In an interview with VTM Nieuws, N-VA chair Valérie Van Peel defended the compromise. “Now it’s time to put pressure on the European level and bring other countries on board,” she said …

Federal and Flemish governments reach agreement on Gaza: “Belgium chooses diplomacy, humanitarian aid and decisive action”

2 September 2025

The federal and Flemish governments have reached a joint agreement on how to respond to the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. MP Kathleen Depoorter calls the agreement “a crucial lever to help end the atrocities in Gaza by stepping up political and diplomatic pressure.” Since the …

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