Flemish Separatist Movement
Definition
The Flemish Separatist Movement is a political and cultural movement in Belgium that advocates for the independence of Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of the country. This movement emerged due to linguistic, economic, and cultural differences between Flanders and Wallonia, the French-speaking southern region.
Related terms
Flanders: The Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium. It is economically more prosperous than Wallonia and its inhabitants are predominantly involved in this separatist movement.
Wallonia: The French-speaking southern region of Belgium. It is less economically developed compared to Flanders which leads to tensions between these two regions.
Belgian Federalism: A system where power is divided between a central authority (the federal government) and constituent political units (like Flanders and Wallonia). This system was designed to balance power but it also contributes to regional tensions.
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