Flemish Minister for Education Zuhal demir (N-VA) has confirmed in parliament that there will be a de facto secondment stop for educational staff. In parliament, she did get a slight headwind from the coalition partners on Wednesday. There are currently 1,470 teachers seconded. That means that they no longer work as a teacher, but retain … Read more
Dutch Language Policy Sparks Debate in Flanders Table of Contents Dutch Language Policy Sparks Debate in Flanders Mandatory Tutoring: A Controversial Measure Deforestation Concerns Add to the Mix Belgian Forests Face Extensive Clear-Cutting in 2023 the Broader Implications Flemish Deforestation Sparks Debate: Balancing Growth and sustainability Recent news from Flanders highlights a growing controversy … Read more
PFAS have been found in Flemish drinking water. This is evident from a report by the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) from the end of January, which the newspaper De Tijd reported on yesterday. This concerns the results of a monitoring campaign in 2022. PFAS are man-made chemicals. Due to their grease and water-repellent properties, they … Read more
© BELGIUM The introduction of a deposit system will be a matter before the end of 2025. Flemish Environment Minister Zuhal Demir (N-VA) said this in parliament on Tuesday after questions from Mieke Schauvliege (Green) and Steve Vandeberghe (Vooruit). Source: BELGA Today at 3:01 PM Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states agreed … Read more
Both the municipality of Kampenhout and Flemish minister Zuhal Demir (N-VA) oppose the arrival of a container village for asylum seekers. Continuing would be a crime, according to the Minister of the Environment. Two mails for State Secretary Nicole de Moor (CD&V) today. And twice in opposition to the plans to build a temporary reception … Read more