Philip Claeys, Member of the European Parliament
Away with Belgium – Flemish Independence
‘Belgium’ has been artificially created by other countries in 1830 and consists of two countries: Flanders, which is the northern part and has six million Dutch speaking inhabitants, and Wallonia, which lies in the south and has a population of three million French speaking people. Flanders and Wallonia differ about everything, which makes Belgium ungovernable. The only solution is a peaceful dissolution – like Czechoslovakia – and the declaration of Flemish independence.
Brussels used to be a Dutch speaking city, but has been frenchified. Today, Vlaams Belang wants Brussels to become the bilingual capital of an independent Flanders, in which the French speaking inhabitants of Brussels become Flemish citizens and can enjoy guarantees on a linguistic, cultural and educational level.
Yes to Europe, No to EU Super State
We are against an EU super state that gains more and more control over the internal affairs of the different member states; the nation states have to remain the most important pillars of European cooperation. All Europeans need to be given the right to voice their opinion on fundamental issues, such as the Turkish entry into the EU. Measures have to be taken against the EU’s fraud and waste of money, such as the monthly travelling circus of the European Parliament from Brussels to Strasbourg.
No to Turkey
Turkey is not a European but an Asian country. Turkey is an Islamic country that has no place within the European tradition. Free movement of persons would in this case mean a new, massive immigration wave. Negotiations about a Turkish entry into the EU need to be stopped immediately. Instead, the EU has to start negotiations with Turkey about a privileged partnership.
For A European Europe: Stop Islamisation
The giant influx of illegal aliens has to be stopped. We want a real ‘Fortress Europe’ with waterproof borders. Agreements must be made with the countries of origin of the illegal aliens, compelling them to take back in their subjects when being repatriated. If not, measures can be taken regarding development, technical and financial aid.
The EU member states need to stand together against islamisation, and need to make clear that Muslims who reside in Europe have to adapt unconditionally to our norms and values. Freedom of speech, also concerning Islam, needs to be defended.
Safety Is A Basic Human Right
Due to the left wing’s misgovernment, criminals are hardly punished, resulting in a criminality explosion as we see today in Brussels. Vlaams Belang is sick of ‘poverty’ being constantly used as an excuse for criminality and wants a strong approach: more patrols, strong police and judicial action, sufficient prison capacity, zero tolerance in problem neighbourhoods and an expatriation of criminal immigrants. Safety is a human right.
For questions, information or suggestions about the Vlaams Belang group in the European Parliament, please contact our secretary:
European Parliament,
Vlaams Belang delegation
WIB Building, office 05M103
Wiertzstraat 47, 1047 Brussels
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