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- ↑ Lorin Parys van Open Vld naar N-VA; Gazet van Antwerpen; 10 december 2013
- ↑ "Flemish MP Lorin Parys (N-VA) calls for an investigation into the differences in Covid mortality in hospitals between regions". 29 July 2021.
- ↑ Valerie Van Peel en Lorin Parys door partijraad gekozen als ondervoorzitters, N-VA, 6 februari 2021.