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TexasTowelie

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Sat Apr 6, 2024, 09:34 AM Apr 6

Why a Far-Right Separatist Party is on the Rise in Belgium - TLDR News EU



Europe has many secessionist movements - and the same is true of Belgium, where a separatist party is on the rise. In this video, we take a look at whether Flemish people really want independence, explain the party's growth and what it means for Belgium going forward.
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Why a Far-Right Separatist Party is on the Rise in Belgium - TLDR News EU (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 6 OP
I cannot imagine. SarahD Apr 6 #1

SarahD

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1. I cannot imagine.
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 09:54 AM
Apr 6

Rode the trains around Belgium for a few days. I guess some Flemish are upset that the Francophones are smothering their language and culture, but they do a good job of keeping their cultural autonomy. Believe it or not, there is a small enclave of Germans around the city of Eupen and they seem pretty happy doing their thing amongst all the French speakers.

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