European Union will no longer recognize Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela
The EU announced the position following the swearing-in of Venezuela’s new National Assembly which was the body from which Guaidó rendered his claim to interim presidency
Workers Party of Belgium opposes kilometer tax for Brussels region
The tax proposed by the Brussels government will be calculated according to the number of kilometers traveled and the power of the engine. The PTB says workers will bear the brunt of the tax
Belgium’s Workers Party pushes for a minimum pension law through Citizens’ Initiative
As per the proposal, the minimum pension in Belgium will be EUR 1,500. This may be the first law to be brought about through a citizens’ initiative which allows the formation of a citizens’ committee and collection of signatures in support of legislative proposals
Racism and colonial occupation of Africa
A recent ‘African-themed party’ in Brussels shows that many Belgians have not learnt from their horrific past as a brutal colonial power in Africa.
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