– © Rob Engelaar – From today it is finally possible to test yourself whether you are infected with corona. The very first self-tests are from today in Belgian pharmacies. The government cannot emphasize enough that they will not lead to more freedom, only more security. The self-tests are seen as an important weapon against … Read more
PS chairman Paul Magnette responded on Friday in the Canvas program ‘The appointment on Friday’ to the statements of Bart De Wever. The N-VA chairman had said last week that PS had strongly evolved into a confederal Belgium. “But in a different way than how the N-VA sees it. You can strengthen both the regions … Read more
They’re sworn enemies on social media, but they’re drinking tonight The House from Eric Goens coffee together. How do you go about this, bringing Marc Van Ranst (55) and Theo Francken (42) together for a conversation that lasts longer than the minute of a Journaal quote? “With patience, caution and a bit of anxiety”, Goens … Read more
In his opposition strategy, N-VA chairman Bart De Wever seems to take less and less account of the Flemish government, nevertheless led by fellow party member Jan Jambon. His constant attacks on Open VLD already made Jambon difficult. And with his well-aimed attack on Vandenbroucke, De Wever now even pretends that there is no Flemish … Read more
An excerpt from a television interview with Frank Vandenbroucke is eagerly shared on Twitter by N-VA. The message: The federal health minister closed stores to create a shock, not because he had to. Striking and confusing, because the party does not really want to criticize the decision, but the verdict. A nuance that is lost … Read more
“If it turns out in November 2021 that there is a problem with security of supply, we can keep the two youngest nuclear power stations open.” Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said this on Sunday in ‘The seventh day’ on One. He does not want to participate in the political “auction” in the nuclear exit … Read more
“The federal coalition agreement opts for clarity, affordability and certainty. The closure of the nuclear power plants paves the way for the necessary acceleration of renewable energy. Each study indicates that this is the way to go. Delaying the problem isn’t serious. After 17 years of delay, it is now time to move forward. ” … Read more
The N-VA is prepared to provide a rotating majority in order to prevent the nuclear exit. This is what chairman Bart De Wever stated in ‘The Morning’ on Radio 1. According to De Wever, apart from the greens, no government parties want that exit. CD&V chairman Coens points out that the exit will be re-evaluated … Read more
Jeroen Tiebout, the head of cabinet to Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts (N-VA), will be the new government commissioner at the VRT. He replaces Rudi De Kerpel. This confirms the cabinet of Media Minister Benjamin Dalle (CD&V). – The government commissioner checks whether the VRT complies with the management agreement with Flanders. Last month, … Read more
Our endlessly complicated political system with no fewer than eight Ministers of Health has caused many extra deaths. Virologist Marc Van Ranst and the editor-in-chief of The Lancet Richard Horton. Political scientists and even many politicians agree. But what can be done to end the current cacophony? We asked the various parties. – Who orders … Read more