Alexander De Croo

Belgian Top Minister didn’t spare the Pope: Harsh phrases about sexual abuse within the Church and abominations towards youngsters

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Belgian Top Minister didn’t spare the Pope: Harsh phrases about sexual abuse within the Church and abominations towards youngsters

Reuters famous that the top minister’s speech was once probably the most sharpest ever addressed to the pope all over his international travels. Unwritten regulations are most often noticed that any conceivable indignation is expressed out of doors of public speeches. “Lately, simply phrases don’t seem to be sufficient. We additionally want concrete steps,” stated … Read more

Prime Minister De Croo defends Tinne Van de Straeten in conflict with MR chairman Bouchez: “Everything happened in full transparency”

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Prime Minister De Croo defends Tinne Van de Straeten in conflict with MR chairman Bouchez: “Everything happened in full transparency”

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) stands up for Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green). “Everything happened in full transparency,” he says. MR chairman Georges-Louis Bouchez stated earlier this week that there should be a committee of inquiry into the way in which the extension of the nuclear power stations was handled by … Read more

Labor Day is also the day of political gifts: this is what parties promise in the field of work

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Labor Day is also the day of political gifts: this is what parties promise in the field of work

May 1 was once the high day of socialists and socialists alone. Those times are far behind us. Today other parties also claim Labor Day. They all throw presents to entice those who work. More than ever, May 1 has become a day of great promises. From higher minimum wages and more vacation days to … Read more

Alexander De Croo warns against Russian attempts to interfere in elections

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Alexander De Croo warns against Russian attempts to interfere in elections

© REUTERS Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will draw the attention of his colleagues at a European summit in Brussels on Thursday evening to Russian attempts to influence the upcoming European elections. Source: BELGA Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM “We have serious allegations that they (Russia, ed) played an active role in trying … Read more

Open VLD lashes out at Demir over new Brussels Airport permit: “Incomprehensible that minister is endangering the economic pool”

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Open VLD lashes out at Demir over new Brussels Airport permit: “Incomprehensible that minister is endangering the economic pool”

The Flemish liberals make no secret of the fact that they do not agree with the conditions that Flemish Minister of the Environment Zuhal Demir (N-VA) imposes on Brussels Airport in its environmental permit. “How high is Flemish prosperity actually still on the N-VA agenda?” Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:07 PM The new permit … Read more

Presence of Prime Minister De Croo at Antwerp iftar causes diplomatic row with Turkey (Antwerp)

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Presence of Prime Minister De Croo at Antwerp iftar causes diplomatic row with Turkey (Antwerp)

De Croo took part in the iftar in question at the Hilton hotel in Antwerp at the beginning of March. — © BELGA The Belgian ambassador to Turkey has been summoned because Prime Minister Alexander De Croo recently attended an iftar organized by a non-profit organization affiliated with the Gülen movement. La Dernière Heure reports … Read more

Union leaders in Kyiv: They will honor the fallen soldiers and negotiate with Zelensky

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Union leaders in Kyiv: They will honor the fallen soldiers and negotiate with Zelensky

The four representatives are in the Ukrainian capital for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Together they will also honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. The visit is intended to emphasize the West’s determination to help Ukraine. Upon her arrival in Kyiv, the head of the EC stated that she had come to celebrate … Read more

Van Peteghem wants to issue favorable government vouchers again this week, but is clashing with Prime Minister De Croo

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Van Peteghem wants to issue favorable government vouchers again this week, but is clashing with Prime Minister De Croo

Belgium – Minister of Finance Vincent Van Peteghem is pushing to introduce an advantageous government bond this week. But the CD&V member clashes with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD). Monday, February 19, 2024 at 6:10 AM A true test of strength between East Flemish leaders. That has now become the battle over the … Read more

Van Peteghem wants to score again with a new state voucher, but Open VLD is on the brakes

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Van Peteghem wants to score again with a new state voucher, but Open VLD is on the brakes

“No, but I am very happy that so many Belgians have done that,” Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) said in an interview in this newspaper last year. Unlike the more than 600,000 Belgians, the Prime Minister did not sign up for the government voucher. “I can only be happy when ministers realize successful … Read more