Executive Summary
Europa Nova is a political movement designed to fill a critical gap in the Belgian and European
political landscape: a pragmatic, pro-European party that combines strong positions on security,
sovereignty, and social justice without aligning with either populist extremes or the status quo
establishment.
Our platform addresses the key concerns of European voters: budget and finances, migration and
integration, crime and justice, and employment. We offer concrete, evidence-based solutions rather
than ideological posturing.
Core Policy Pillars
- Nuclear Renaissance: Massive expansion of nuclear energy for energy security,
climate goals, and European sovereignty
- Controlled Immigration: End irregular migration, implement strict integration
requirements with a 3-year pathway
- Wealth Taxation: Progressive taxation on assets exceeding €100 million to fund
public investment
- Zero Tolerance: Aggressive prosecution of corruption, tax evasion, and
organized crime
- Social Protection: 2-year unemployment benefits for workers with mandatory
retraining support
- Strategic Autonomy: Major investment in European defense and cybersecurity
capabilities
- Federal Europe: Advocate for deeper EU integration with genuine democratic
accountability
Core Values & Founding Principles
The Seven Pillars of Europa Nova
1. European Sovereignty
Europe must be capable of defending itself, powering itself, and deciding for itself. We reject
dependence on external powers for our security, energy, and critical technologies. A federal
European Union is the only path to genuine sovereignty in a world of great powers.
2. Rule of Law Without Exception
No one is above the law. Corruption, tax evasion, and organized crime must be prosecuted with the
full force of the state, regardless of wealth or position. A society that tolerates elite
impunity cannot demand compliance from its citizens.
3. Pragmatic Energy Policy
Climate goals require all available tools. Nuclear energy is safe, clean, and essential for
energy independence. Ideological opposition to nuclear power is a luxury Europe can no longer
afford.
4. Earned Integration
Immigration is not a right but a privilege that comes with responsibilities. Those who come to
Europe must commit to its values, learn its languages, and contribute to its society. Those who
refuse or fail to integrate cannot stay.
5. Progressive Fairness
Those who have benefited most from society must contribute most to its maintenance. Extreme
wealth concentration is incompatible with democratic legitimacy. Proportional taxation ensures
everyone pays their fair share.
6. Social Security as Investment
Unemployment benefits are not charity but investment in human capital. Workers who lose their
jobs need time to retrain and find appropriate employment. Cutting support too quickly wastes
talent and destroys lives.
7. Strategic Security
Peace is maintained through strength, not hope. Europe must invest massively in defense
capabilities, both conventional and cyber. The threats we face are real and growing; our
response must be proportionate.
Energy Policy — Nuclear Renaissance
Policy Positions
- Immediate repeal of nuclear phase-out laws — Remove all legal obstacles to
new construction
- Extend all safe reactors to maximum technical lifetime — Existing plants
until at least 2055
- Commit to 8 GW total nuclear capacity by 2040 — Through new construction
and extensions
- Invest €500M in SMR research and development — Position Europe as leader in
advanced nuclear
- European Nuclear Strategy — Advocate for updated Euratom treaty and
EU-level nuclear investment
Why This Matters
- Nuclear provides 24/7 baseload power that renewables cannot match
- Energy independence from Russian gas and Middle Eastern oil
- Lowest lifecycle carbon emissions of any energy source
- High-skilled jobs and technological sovereignty
- Modern reactors are among the safest industrial facilities ever built
Immigration & Integration
Policy Positions
- Zero tolerance for irregular immigration — Effective border control,
immediate return of illegal entrants
- 3-Year Integration Pathway with clear requirements:
- Year 1: Language acquisition (B1 level minimum), civic orientation, housing
stability
- Year 2: Employment or education, B2 language level, community participation
- Year 3: Full employment or self-sufficiency, citizenship exam eligibility
- Investment in integration infrastructure — Mandatory, free language
courses; job placement programs; cultural orientation
- Strengthen external border cooperation — Full support for Frontex, EU-level
asylum processing
Why This Matters
- Integration is help, not punishment — we invest heavily in those willing to integrate
- Clear rules protect genuine refugees from being associated with those who abuse the
system
- Uncontrolled immigration undermines social cohesion
- Europe needs skilled workers — this framework identifies and retains talent
Fiscal Policy & Wealth Taxation
Policy Positions
- Progressive Wealth Tax on €100M+ Assets:
- €100M - €500M: 1% annual tax on net wealth
- €500M - €1B: 2% annual tax
- Above €1B: 3% annual tax
- Proportional income taxation — Simplified brackets, lower rates for
low/middle income, remove loopholes
- Exit tax provisions — 5-year tax obligation for those relocating to avoid
wealth tax
- EU-level coordination — Advocate for minimum wealth tax across EU to
prevent jurisdiction shopping
- Revenue allocation — 100% of wealth tax revenue dedicated to green
transition, defense, and social infrastructure
Why This Matters
- Billionaires currently pay effective tax rates of 0-0.5% on wealth — lower than workers
- EU-wide wealth tax could raise €286B+ annually
- Extreme wealth concentration threatens democratic legitimacy
- High threshold (€100M) affects only ~0.01% of population — the true ultra-rich
Anti-Corruption & Rule of Law
Policy Positions
- Independent Anti-Corruption Agency — Constitutional status, own
investigative powers, budget protection
- Mandatory asset declarations — All elected officials and senior civil
servants, publicly accessible
- Whistleblower protection — Strong legal protections, financial rewards for
successful prosecutions
- Enhanced tax enforcement — Double resources for tax fraud investigation,
criminal prosecution of major evaders
- Corporate transparency — Beneficial ownership registers, country-by-country
tax reporting for multinationals
- Judicial independence — Protect judges from political pressure, adequate
court funding
Why This Matters
- Trust in institutions is foundational for democracy — corruption destroys it
- Tax evasion is theft from every honest taxpayer
- The same rules must apply to everyone, regardless of wealth or position
- Fighting corruption is not left or right — it is fundamental to civilized society
Social Security & Employment
Policy Positions
- 2-Year Unemployment Benefits for Workers:
- Full benefits for 12 months with active job search requirements
- Reduced benefits for months 13-24 with mandatory retraining
- Tailored support for over-55s and those with disabilities
- 1-Year Support for School Leavers — Bridge allowance with mandatory
vocational training or apprenticeship
- 2-Year Support for University Graduates — Recognition that graduate
employment often takes longer to match skills
- Preserve automatic wage indexation — Protect workers against inflation
- Invest in lifelong learning — Free retraining programs for workers
displaced by automation/AI
Why This Matters
- Time limits create urgency but must be paired with genuine support
- Young people entering the workforce deserve a chance to find their footing
- Investing in retraining is cheaper than supporting long-term unemployment
- Unemployment benefits are an investment in human capital, not a handout
Defense & Cybersecurity
Policy Positions
- Meet NATO 5% target ahead of 2035 deadline — Europe should lead, not follow
- Prioritize European defense procurement — Buy European first, strengthen
continental industrial base
- Major cybersecurity investment:
- Triple current budget for cyber defense capabilities
- Establish European Cyber Command with offensive capabilities
- Critical infrastructure protection mandate
- Cyber reserve force from private sector experts
- Support European Common Army development — Long-term goal of unified
European defense
- Invest in emerging technologies — AI, autonomous systems, quantum, space
capabilities
Why This Matters
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine proves the peace dividend era is over
- Cyber attacks are now a permanent feature of the threat landscape
- European strategic autonomy requires European defense industry
- Defense investment creates high-skilled jobs and technological innovation
European Integration
Policy Positions
- Transform European Commission into federal government — Accountable to
Parliament, not just Council
- Strengthen European Parliament — Full legislative initiative, budgetary
authority, oversight powers
- Reform Council into true Senate — Bicameral system with qualified majority
voting as default
- European citizenship as genuine nationality — Not subordinate to national
citizenship
- Common European foreign and defense policy — Single voice on world stage
- European fiscal capacity — Genuine EU budget funded by own resources
- Differentiated integration — Allow willing states to integrate faster
without unanimous consent
Why This Matters
- No single European nation can match the power of the US, China, or Russia
- Current EU structure needs democratic reform to gain citizen trust
- Federal structure preserves national identities while enabling collective action
- Belgium's experience with federalism offers model for EU reform
Our Political Position
Europa Nova occupies a unique position in the political landscape: economically center-left on wealth
distribution and social protection, but center-right on security, immigration enforcement, and law
and order.
We are strongly pro-European, distinguishing us from both the Eurosceptic populist right and
nationalist movements. We combine the vision for deep EU integration with significantly stronger
positions on security and immigration control.
Security & Immigration
Center-Right
EU Integration
Pro-Federalist
Defense
Strategic Investment