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Belgium's Summer of Crises Raises State Reform Question
Brussels' new Gold Commander symbolizes Belgium's fragmented governance crisis. Can the federal state survive another summer of crises?
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Brussels' new Gold Commander symbolizes Belgium's fragmented governance crisis. Can the federal state survive another summer of crises?
MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez wants a francophone super-federation, but Brussels' status, financing and constitutional hurdles keep blocking reform.
Freya Van den Bossche calls for streamlining Flemish governance, while Minister-President Diependaele pushes for fiscal autonomy.