The "two completely autonomous democracies" (Flemish and French-speaking) he described at the time therefore seem to be reconciled. The former president of the N-VA is even ready to describe one ...

Photo: AFP It was another indication how times change, and bold demands for Flemish independence have made room for the hope of gradual change and finding a renewed balance between Dutch-speaking ...

He is the first Flemish nationalist to lead Belgium's government. New Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever raises his hand to take an oath during a swearing-in ceremony for the new government in ...

A coalition of Belgian parties led by a Flemish nationalist reached a deal late Friday on forming a new federal government more than seven months after the country held elections, according to the ...

The new government was formed under the stewardship of Bart De Wever, the leader of a conservative Flemish nationalist party, the New Flemish Alliance. The party won elections in June with 17 ...