Etiket: mergers
Fashion industry mergers and acquisitions in 2023
In 2023, there was no shortage of funding in the fashion industry. Despite challenges such as inflation, economic fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties, investors’ appetite for stocks of luxury companies, e-commerce…
From 300 to 80 to 100 merged municipalities? Debate about mergers is flaring up within the Flemish government
Now that voluntary mergers are in the doldrums, the Flemish government is moving up a gear. Tomorrow, Flemish Minister of the Interior Bart Somers (Open Vld) and Prime Minister Jan…
“Parties do not comment on mandatory municipal mergers”
“Parties do not comment on mandatory municipal mergers” In a survey of the mayors, CD&V, Vlaams Belang and LDD spoke out against compulsory municipal mergers. The other parties did not…
MAP. 1 in 6 municipalities are discussing mergers with neighbours: what might your region look like in 2025?
In 2025, Flanders will really look different. At least 50 municipalities are currently in official merger talks with one or more neighbours. What will your region look like in the…
Dedecker sees fifteen Flemish regions as “harbingers for forced mergers between municipalities”
Jean-Marie Dedecker, mayor of Middelkerke, is not thrilled about the fifteen new Flemish regions that were approved by parliament yesterday. They form an administrative layer between municipalities and provinces. They…
Decree Safety test for investments, mergers and acquisitions sent to Council of State | News item
News item | 23-12-2022 | 15:34 The Council of Ministers has approved the Security Test for Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions (Vifo) Decree. In the decree, the cabinet has worked out…
Mayors of small municipalities are fighting against mandatory municipal mergers: “Parties must show their colors”
Mayor of Glabbeek Peter Reekmans (Village Party) wants to launch a counter-offensive against mandatory municipal mergers with a mayor’s front. “It is high time that all Flemish parties had to…
CD&V opposes mandatory municipal mergers: "Nothing good will come of it”
CD&V opposes the plea of Minister of the Interior Bart Somers (Open Vld) to force municipalities to merge after 2024. “Flanders should not impose a marriage partner on our municipalities.…
Not immediately mergers in the making in South West Flanders
Not immediately mergers in the making in South West Flanders In the south of West Flanders, for example, Vincent Van Quickenborne estimates that the chance of mergers is rather small.…
Bruges is also thinking about mergers with surrounding municipalities
Bruges is also thinking about mergers with surrounding municipalities The mayor declined to make any concrete statements. He confirmed that it is being discussed. The merger plans in Flanders are…