Last weekend hundreds of compatriots went to the French Lille. They were given a free vaccine against monkey pox. Why are there more vaccines in neighboring countries than here? That question was presented to the Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) on Wednesday during a press conference about monkey pox. “An important question,” said the … Read more
– Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem, Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten, Prime Minister De Croo. — © rr – Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) only wants to reduce the VAT on electricity. She would leave the gas-fired one untouched for ecological reasons. With this proposal, she hopes to bridge the gap between … Read more
At the invitation of Hans Kluge, the Belgian director of WHO Europe, Maggie De Block was part of the so-called “Pan-European Commission for Health and Sustainable Development”, a consultative body that has written a report in recent months about the lessons that the world must learn. pull out of the corona crisis. “Because there will … Read more
After 9 years as a minister, Maggie De Block returns to the House. But she will not become a “normal” Member of Parliament. De Block will now lead the Open VLD fraction. – The 12-member liberal group appointed Maggie De Block on Saturday as parliamentary party leader. The ex-minister knows the House through and through. … Read more
The experts who have to assist the government in the fight against the corona virus find the criticism from a political angle unjustified. It is logical that scientists from different disciplines disagree, is the reasoning. The ball is even bounced back: “Why are politicians looking to us to seek consensus?” – The deadline for the … Read more
Celeval, the advisory body to the National Security Council, continues its journey, despite internal struggles. Still, they are now trying to close ranks, as there must be coherent advice on the table by Wednesday. – “If the scientists disagree, why would people still follow the rules?” And also Minister of Health Maggie De Block (Open … Read more
Theo Francken (N-VA) Foto: Photo News – Member of Parliament and former State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Theo Francken (N-VA) is not satisfied with the decision of Minister Maggie De Block (Open Vld) to allow 100 to 150 vulnerable migrants to come over from Greece. “Flying hundreds of migrants into mainland Europe sends the … Read more
“We won’t be able to celebrate Christmas and New Years as usual. The four generations together, that’s a dangerous combination. ” We are at the beginning of September, but the word is already out. Minister of Health Maggie De Block made it clear on Saturday that we can write normal end-of-year parties on our bellies. … Read more