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The similarity between Le Quattro Stagioni and the Brabançonne
Since the elections of 26 May 2019 for a new Belgian federal government, intensive negotiations have been held and various possible coalitions have been explored.1 Eventually,
Quarantine exception insufficient for border region
Continued disproportionate impact on daily life in the border region With the circulation of the Coronavirus, governments are trying to restrict the movement of people.
Why do Dutch entrepreneurs just across the border not receive corona benefits?
During the corona crisis, national measures in the three countries on the Limburg borders are not coordinated equally well. As a result, there is currently
Three countries, three ways of counting?
Comparing figures on corona infections and mortality can be misleading The number of people dying in Belgium from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is
Corona-creativity-boost or corona-energy-drain?
Creativity needed more than ever in the creative industry The Corona-crisis and the lockdown hits severely, and particularly the cultural and creative industries. Already a traditionally
Not crossing the border: recommendation or ban?
During the Easter weekend there was a lack of clarity about what the rules are at the German-Dutch border. What is actually still allowed when
Border perils and the Hofstede dimensions
During my lunch break or in the evening, it is a pleasure to take a walk and visit the border crossing, because I want to
The closing of national borders within the EU is a reflex and not the most effective instrument for health protection
Cross-border non-coordination Yesterday I was in Maastricht at the Belgian border which is no more than 1 km behind my house. I wanted to see
Working from home: not a self-evident matter for frontier workers
With the prevailing Coronavirus (COVID-19) it is recommended to work from home as much as possible. For frontier workers, however, working from home can be
The Netherlands ignores advice from the European Commission on foreign pension transfers
Last November, the European Commission (EC) sent the Netherlands an advice stating that the Netherlands should amend its tax rules. The Dutch tax rules prevent
Working on Europe: through break-outs, butterflies and bumblebees…
It was an inspiring morning on an early December day at Maastricht’s industrial-charm Eiffel-building. A spacious and pleasant environment, framed with an engaging meeting format,
Cross-border structures and integration essential for the future of border regions
“It is vital to move from networks to cross-border structures. In addition to vertical integration from the EU, we need to work together on horizontal