04 August 2008

Will Belgium Split?

There have always been tensions between the Flemish (Dutch speaking) and Walloon Belgians, and this article implies that the cultural and linguistic difference may push Belgium to a breakup.

This, and the repeated attempts by the Quebecois to secede, are very good examples of how a multilingual society is a dysfunctional society.

Without the language issue, both nations would be among the most tolerant and unified societies on earth.

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