Bulletin n. 2/2011
October 2011
CONTENTS
  • Section A) The theory and practise of the federal states and multi-level systems of government
  • Section B) Global governance and international organizations
  • Section C) Regional integration processes
  • Section D) Federalism as a political idea
    • Buxant Martin
    La voie flamade
    in Politique internationale , n. 132 - Ete, 2011 ,  2011
    Interview to Bart De Wever. For many years, Belgium's political elite has dismissed Bart De Wever as a crank. Indeed, the exuberant personality of the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) has caused many to doubt his seriousness at times. But since his Flemish nationalist party triumphed in the legislative elections in Flanders on June 13, 2010, he has acquired a new status. This conservative is a staunch defender of Flemish interests, which he has placed above all other considerations. In this exclusive interview, Mr. De Wever is very clear that in voting for his party, the Flemish people expressed their political and economic demands, and he has no intention of compromising in this area. His will be taking an inflexible position during negotiations on Belgium's future: there should be fundamental state reforms to allow each community to live the way they want. Mr. De Wever has been engaged in a fierce standoff with Belgium's French-speaking community for a year now and he shows no sign of giving in.
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