Definition

Reasons of tension in Belgium

  • French Community was more rich and powerful than the Dutch.
  • Dutch was the majority in the whole and minority in the capital.

Steps taken to solve this

  • Constitution prescribed that equal number of French and Dutch speaking members should be in the Central Government.
  • Special laws needed the support from both the groups, a single group could not make the decision.
  • Independent state government.
  • Brussels also had equal representation of both the groups.
  • Community government.
    • Takes decision on culture, language and education
    • Elected by one community.

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What were the reasons for tension between the French and the Dutch in Belgium? ?

  • French Community was more rich and powerful than the Dutch.
  • Dutch was the majority in the whole and minority in the capital.

What were the steps taken to reduce the tension between the French and the Dutch in Belgium? ?

  • Constitution prescribed that equal number of French and Dutch speaking members should be in the Central Government.
  • Special laws needed the support from both the groups, a single group could not make the decision.
  • Independent state government.
  • Brussels also had equal representation of both the groups.
  • Community government.
    • Takes decision on culture, language and education
    • Elected by one community.

What is the community govt. in Belgium? ?

  • Community government.
    • Takes decision on culture, language and education
    • Elected by one community.