On the question of federalism in Belgium

The Kingdom of Belgium is a Federation in terms of its territorial and administrative structure. Federalism in Belgium has a number of specific features, since it is based on the principles of division not only on the national and administrative principle, but also on linguistic. The main contradict...

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Main Author: S. M. Gavrilova
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Centre of Regional Research 2020-01-01
Series:Проблемы постсоветского пространства
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Online Access:https://www.postsovietarea.com/jour/article/view/214
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description The Kingdom of Belgium is a Federation in terms of its territorial and administrative structure. Federalism in Belgium has a number of specific features, since it is based on the principles of division not only on the national and administrative principle, but also on linguistic. The main contradictions within the nation-state are related to the interaction of Walloon (French-speaking) and Flemish (speaking Dutch and its dialects) communities. The current situation in the country has developed as a result of a number of state reforms carried out in the second half of the XX — early XXI century. At present, the crisis in Belgium remains unresolved, primarily due to the imbalance in the economic development of the regions and the growing conflicts in this regard and the special status of bilingual Brussels. The situation is complicated by the presence of a German-speaking community in the state. The article assesses the prospects for the development of the situation in Belgium in terms of the transformation of the system of federalism in the country.
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spelling doaj-art-b3489446240b4ef08ffff67ce9b3493e2025-08-20T03:57:12ZrusCentre of Regional ResearchПроблемы постсоветского пространства2313-89202587-81742020-01-016436637710.24975/2313-8920-2019-6-4-366-377203On the question of federalism in BelgiumS. M. Gavrilova0Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of RussiaThe Kingdom of Belgium is a Federation in terms of its territorial and administrative structure. Federalism in Belgium has a number of specific features, since it is based on the principles of division not only on the national and administrative principle, but also on linguistic. The main contradictions within the nation-state are related to the interaction of Walloon (French-speaking) and Flemish (speaking Dutch and its dialects) communities. The current situation in the country has developed as a result of a number of state reforms carried out in the second half of the XX — early XXI century. At present, the crisis in Belgium remains unresolved, primarily due to the imbalance in the economic development of the regions and the growing conflicts in this regard and the special status of bilingual Brussels. The situation is complicated by the presence of a German-speaking community in the state. The article assesses the prospects for the development of the situation in Belgium in terms of the transformation of the system of federalism in the country.https://www.postsovietarea.com/jour/article/view/214federalismbelgiumwalloniaflandersbrusselslinguistic communitiesregionalization
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On the question of federalism in Belgium
Проблемы постсоветского пространства
federalism
belgium
wallonia
flanders
brussels
linguistic communities
regionalization
title On the question of federalism in Belgium
title_full On the question of federalism in Belgium
title_fullStr On the question of federalism in Belgium
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title_short On the question of federalism in Belgium
title_sort on the question of federalism in belgium
topic federalism
belgium
wallonia
flanders
brussels
linguistic communities
regionalization
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