Jong N-VA

Jong N-VA is the youth wing of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) party. It was founded in 2001 as Ronduit N-VA! before it was renamed in 2005.[1] The group is currently chaired by Viktor Rooseleer.[2] It has sought to create active chapters in university campuses in the Flemish region of Belgium and is a member of the European Young Conservatives.[3][4]

Jong N-VA
Jong N-VA
PresidentViktor Rooseleer
Founded2001 (2001)
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
IdeologyFlemish nationalism
Conservatism

Although not officially affiliated, some Jong N-VA members are also active within other Flemish nationalist youth and student campus organizations, such as the libertarian LVSV and the national conservative Nationalistische Studentenvereniging (NSV) and Katholiek Vlaams Hoogstudentenverbond groups.

In 2019, the Jong N-VA caused some debate with a satirical post on Twitter offering to sell Wallonia to US President Donald Trump for one euro in reference to Trump's proposition to buy Greenland from Denmark.[5][6] In 2021, the group also protested against proposed increased curfew measures in Belgium during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Chairmen
  • Bas Luyten 2005-2009
  • David Manaigre 2009-2010
  • Kim Geybels 2010-2010
  • Kim Van Cauteren 2011-2013
  • Ralph Packet 2013-2015
  • Tomas Roggeman 2015-2019
  • Lawrence Vancraeyenest 2019-2020
  • Viktor Rooseleer 2020-today

References
  1. "Joris Kelchtermans". Jong N-VA. February 29, 2016.
  2. "Wie is wie?". Jong N-VA. January 5, 2016.
  3. minuten, Winny Matheeussen-Leestijd 3 (February 14, 2021). "Jong N-VA VUB alsnog erkend". Doorbraak.be.
  4. "Jong N-VA UGent". Universiteit Gent.
  5. "Belgium politicians jokingly offer Trump Wallonia in exchange for one Euro amid Greenland dispute: "Call us"". Newsweek. August 22, 2019.
  6. "N-VA youth wing propose selling Wallonia to Trump for €1". The Brussels Times. August 22, 2019.
  7. "'One measure too many': Belgium urged to lift curfew". The Brussels Times. February 24, 2021.
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