Frank Vandenbroucke

Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

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Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

And while there was significant opposition to the plan among lawmakers last week in Europe’s now more polarized Parliament, the capitals were able to largely align with Brussels’ intention. To some who opposed it in the Parliament, the capitals’ vote is merely symbolic. “I regret the voting outcome in the Health Council regarding the smoke-free … Read more

For Belgium, picking an EU commissioner is not a priority  – POLITICO

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For Belgium, picking an EU commissioner is not a priority  – POLITICO

David Clarinval, the coordinator in the government formation talks for the Reformist Movement (MR) — which is Reynders’ party — said on Tuesday morning that Reynders has done “an excellent job” as commissioner.  “You know, in soccer, they say ‘you don’t change a winning team,’” Clarinval told Belgian radio — the closest hint yet that … Read more