Annelies Verlinden
Annelies Verlinden is a Belgian politician and member of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party. She has served as the Minister of Justice since October 2020, and her role has involved overseeing the country's legal system and public safety. In the context of recent news, Verlinden has been in the spotlight for announcing a serious cybersecurity breach involving the Belgian State Security Service (VSSE), which was allegedly perpetrated by a group of Chinese hackers. She confirmed that a formal complaint has been filed with the federal prosecutor's office regarding this incident.
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Annelies Verlinden is the Minister of Justice and the North Sea who highlighted the significance of the operation in intercepting the tanker.
Бельгія затримала танкер ''тіньового флоту'' РФ
Ukraine· 2026-03-01
Annelies Verlinden is the Belgian Minister of Justice who met with Estonian officials to discuss prison rental options.
Praegune valitsus ei kavanda vanglate rentimist teistele riikidele peale Rootsi
Estonia· 2026-02-04
Annelies Verlinden is one of the Belgian ministers preparing a diplomatic mission to Estonia.
Bélgica pondera enviar presos estrangeiros para a Estónia
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-02
Annelies Verlinden is the Minister of Justice who has increased security measures in the courts.
Bélgica, ¿un narcoestado en el corazón de Europa? | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-01
Annelies Verlinden is the Minister of Justice who expressed concern over the threats against democracy.
Trem mladim moškim preprečili atentat na premiera in druge politike
Slovenia· 2025-10-09
Annelies Verlinden is requesting an additional 1 billion euros for her department amid budget negotiations.
Acțiunile lui Trump inspiră liderii europeni. Ministrul belgian al Apărării, pregătit să trimită militari pe străzile Bruxelles-ului pentru a combate violența și drogurile
Romania· 2025-09-07
Annelies Verlinden is the Minister of Justice in Belgium who praised the UAE's efforts in judicial cooperation.
وزيرة العدل في بلجيكا تُشيد بجهود دولة الإمارات والتعاون القضائي
United Arab Emirates· 2025-07-13
Annelies Verlinden is the Belgian Minister of Justice who confirmed the incident.
Gruppe Häftlinge flieht aus Gefängnis Saint-Hubert
Luxembourg· 2025-05-14The office of Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed the escape without providing further details.
Sieben Häftlinge fliehen aus Gefängnis Saint-HubertLuxembourg· 2025-05-14Annelies Verlinden, the Belgian Minister of Justice, stated that Belgium is seeking solutions for the serious problem of prison overcrowding.
Belgia vrea să transfere deținuți în Kosovo din cauza supraaglomerării din închisoriRomania· 2025-04-26Annelies Verlinden, the Minister of Justice, confirmed the filing of a complaint regarding the security breach.
Bélgica denuncia el robo de datos sensibles de la seguridad del Estado por ‘hackers’ chinos | InternacionalSpain· 2025-02-28