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Mathias Vanden Borre wants a decisive approach to young delinquents in Brussels

17 August 2020

“It is alarming that things can derail so quickly.” In the De Ochtend radio show on Radio 1, Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre asks for decisive responses to the violent acts of young immigrants in Brussels. Last weekend, the arrest of a young person once again led to turmoil. A police officer was …

Assita Kanko sees a lack of European courage towards Belarus and Turkey

14 August 2020

“The European Union lacks sufficient courage.” MEP Assita Kanko spoke on the De Ochtend radio show on Radio 1 about two topical international themes: Belarus and Turkey. Assita Kanko expects little from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep …

Five N-VA measures for a safe Flemish coast

10 August 2020

After the riots last weekend on the coast, the N-VA party is putting forward five concrete measures in the Chamber that focus on firm police action and an on-the-spot judicial policy. “Our Flemish coast should remain safe and pleasant. We will tackle those who do not respect that in a concrete and …

The N-VA is asking itself questions on the subject of seasonal workers coming from areas hit by the coronavirus

4 August 2020

“It is unacceptable that we are seeing ever higher numbers of unemployed people here while at the same time flying in workers from coronavirus risk areas abroad.” The N-VA wants to prevent people from badly hit areas from coming to work in our country while many unemployed and technically …

Brussels N-VA worried about Brussels hospitalisation figures

29 July 2020

“We’re all in the same boat when it comes to this virus.” There is much talk about the Brussels coronavirus figures. The Brussels N-VA has no desire for a competition to see which city, province or Region is the best student in the class. “However, we are indeed worrying about our city,” says …

Johan Van Overtveldt critical of the European Recovery Fund: “There are major problems with the distribution criteria”

22 July 2020

At 750 billion euros, the size of the European Recovery Fund is historic - but then so are the circumstances. This is what Johan Van Overtveldt, MEP and chairman of the Budget Committee, said on the De Ochtend radio show. He sees major holes and poorly considered distribution criteria in the plan …

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