Promises kept for greater security! The security of everyone is at the heart of the MR's priorities.
Through the summer agreements, the government has adopted strong measures that reflect the demand for results championed by the MR.
Firstly, the dissolution of radical and communitarian organisations aims to preserve social cohesion by banning structures that undermine the fundamental values of our society and seek to divide or fuel hatred. "We continue the fight against structures that undermine national cohesion. A legal framework allows for the dissolution of radical or communitarian organisations when their actions go against democratic and republican values. The State ensures strict respect for secularism and gender equality."
Secondly, the MR secures an unambiguous toughening of sanctions targeting criminal networks, drug trafficking and any involvement in organised crime: heavier sentences, increased confiscation of assets, zero tolerance for impunity of kingpins and traffickers. "We ensure that a judge can order the revocation of nationality if a person has been convicted of organised crime offences in which they played a decisive or leading role (…) To tackle the problem of human trafficking networks and transmigrants at motorway car parks, ports and airports, we must implement appropriate prosecution policies. (…) We strengthen the instrument of criminal confiscation. (…) We increase the penalties provided for by the new Criminal Code, the law of 24 February 2021 and the law of 9 June 2006, in order to punish more severely participation in a criminal organisation, drug trafficking and arms trafficking."
Thirdly, given the seriousness of certain acts, revocation of nationality may be applied, in accordance with international law, to persons convicted of the most extreme crimes such as homicide or terrorism, thereby strengthening the defence of our values. "In the event of a conviction for terrorism, the judge also orders the revocation of Belgian nationality. … Persons who lose their nationality as a result of fraudulent behaviour, false information, forgery and/or use of false or forged documents, identity fraud or fraud in obtaining the right of residence (…) also lose their right of residence if possible."
Finally, to guarantee a firm response on the ground, reinforced and visible police numbers secure our streets, backed by the targeted deployment of the army at strategic sites such as our nuclear infrastructure. This increased presence constitutes an essential shield against threats. "Defence must fully play its role in supporting civilian authorities in the event of a disaster, particularly when civilian capacities are insufficient. We guarantee the funding of the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control so that it can continue to fully play its role as an independent nuclear safety authority in the future."