Flemish Nationalists Thwart Ascent of Secessionist Party in Belgian Elections
By J. D. Longstreet
The Flemish Nationalists, in Belgium, have thwarted the ascent of a secessionist party in the Belgian elections.
The Flemish Nationalists, who are the largest party in the Flemish region of Belgium, have been able to keep the secessionist party, the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament.
The N-VA, which is the largest party in the Flemish region, has been pushing for greater autonomy for Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium, and for a referendum on independence.
The Flemish Nationalists, on the other hand, have been pushing for greater autonomy for Flanders, but not independence.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by forming coalitions with other parties.
The Flemish Nationalists have also been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by campaigning against the N-VA’s secessionist agenda.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by appealing to Flemish voters who are opposed to secession.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by emphasizing their commitment to the unity of Belgium.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by arguing that secession would be economically and politically disastrous for Flanders.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by pointing out that the N-VA’s secessionist agenda is not supported by a majority of Flemish voters.
The Flemish Nationalists have been able to keep the N-VA from gaining a majority in the Flemish parliament by arguing that the N-VA’s secessionist agenda is not in the best interests of Flanders.