“Yes, this is a lockdown. Because at the moment there is only one choice. ” The word is out, the hard decision has been made. From Monday onwards, our social life will be almost at a standstill and the economy will slow down. “A long-term collective effort,” says Prime Minister De Croo. The government had … Read more
The Consultation Committee lasted longer than planned on Friday afternoon. That was not really surprising, because the closure of the restaurants led to hours of discussions around the table. The Flemish government tried to keep the restaurants open for as long as possible, but finally had to give in. Reconstruction of an eventful meeting. – … Read more
Only after five hours of consultation did the assembled governments of our country tie the knot on Friday. The big point of contention was the closure of the catering industry. The federal government was in favor, Flanders wanted to keep limited openness. SP.A and Open VLD in particular insisted on clarity. That one case would … Read more
Where has the National Security Council gone? For seven months, that body was the hotspot of the corona policy. But new masters, new laws. The government of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has resolutely opted for the Consultation Committee of the various governments, partly at the request of Flanders. “The National Security Council? That was … Read more
Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon (N-VA) regrets that a federal government is in the making consisting of parties other than the Flemish government. If this so-called Vivaldi government comes into effect, he will ask his coalition partners in the Flemish government (CD&V and Open VLD) whether they still support the Flemish coalition agreement. – Preformers … Read more
Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon. Foto: Photo News – Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon (N-VA) regrets that a federal government is in the making consisting of parties other than the Flemish government. If this so-called Vivaldi government comes into effect, he will ask his coalition partners in the Flemish government (CD&V and Open VLD) whether … Read more