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Minister Theo Francken launches drone cadet programme within Defence

28 May 2025

Defence Minister Theo Francken is launching an innovative initiative aimed at young people: drone cadets. Starting next summer, youths will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with drone technology and operations. “By involving young people in these technological developments, we’re …

Brussels language legislation: Dutch-speaking residents left out in the cold

27 May 2025

The annual report from the Vice-Governor of Brussels once again paints a bleak picture of last year’s compliance with language legislation. No fewer than 1,232 of the 1,920 appointments within Brussels' public social welfare centres (CPAS) were suspended due to irregularities—nearly two out of …

Johan Van Overtveldt: “The US Is Distracting Us from the Real Issue—China”

26 May 2025

Europe needs to take a more assertive stance on trade issues—but without shooting itself in the foot. That’s the message from Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of the European Parliament and former Belgian Finance Minister, in an interview with De Ochtend. He shared his perspective on the recent …

Koen Metsu: “Immediately terminate the concession for Brussels Grand Mosque”

23 May 2025

Federal MP Koen Metsu is urging the government to immediately end the concession granted to the Grand Mosque of Brussels. The organization managing the mosque, the non-profit AGMB (Association for the Management of the Grand Mosque of Brussels), is struggling with unpaid debts and governance issues …

EU countries want to make it easier to deport criminal migrants: “Protecting our citizens”

23 May 2025

Deporting criminal migrants should become easier. That is the message Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, together with eight other EU leaders, is sending in an open letter. “Many European leaders are frustrated by the recurring obstacles we face when trying to deal with illegal criminals who …

Bart De Wever on limiting unemployment benefits: “We have to bite the bullet”

22 May 2025

The federal government is moving forward with a reform that limits unemployment benefits in time. Prime Minister Bart De Wever explained the implementation timeline and rationale during an interview on Villa Politica: “We have to bite the bullet. This reform was long overdue.” No more lifetime …

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