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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,707 | $430,000 | 248$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,890,400 | 5,707 | $430,000 | 248$ |
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United Arab Emirates:
Annelies Verlinden is the Minister of Justice in Belgium who praised the UAE's efforts in judicial cooperation.
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Luxembourg:
Annelies Verlinden is the Belgian Minister of Justice who confirmed the incident.
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Luxembourg:
The office of Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed the escape without providing further details.
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Romania:
Annelies Verlinden, the Belgian Minister of Justice, stated that Belgium is seeking solutions for the serious problem of prison overcrowding.
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Spain:
Annelies Verlinden, the Minister of Justice, confirmed the filing of a complaint regarding the security breach.
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