Belgium’s Political Crisis Foretells EU’s Future

In February 2011 Belgium broke the world record for taking the longest time to build a government. The tension between the country's French- and Dutch-speaking halves holds a lesson for the rest of Europe. As the European Union gets stronger, and national governments get weaker, ethnic groups are demanding more self-determination within a Europe of regions.

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ESO: Background information: Belgium hits world record for lack of government http://www.europeansources.info/record/belgium-hits-world-record-for-lack-of-government/

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