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Belgium in a political chaos. Parliamentary elections, but through the more than six months have passed since that day when every government attempt failed. The country was divided into two camps opposing each other, and this division does not seem easy to repair: In the south, French-speaking region of which the majority of the votes Valonya'da socialists, people are wealthier Flanders in the north.
New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) received the most votes in elections held in June. The party leader Bart De Wever, Belgium wants to divide. De Wever'in country in Europe "sick man" of the Belgian described as "not a long-term future," Der Spiegel said in this interview was first published in the country lost a large storm.
Belgium, Le Soir newspaper interview published in the French bond market, aiming to mix it a "bomb" as described. More positive for the content of the interview, but criticized the timing of the Flemish newspapers.
De Wever also apologized to people who may be hurt because of words but did not back down. "This is my opinion and analysis is consistent," said De Wever, said in an interview did not say anything inaccurate.
Der Spiegel: Mr. De Wever, how much do you think people will live in Belgium?
De Wever: I am not a revolutionary and not trying for the end of Belgium. No need to do it anyway, because in Belgium will disappear spontaneously after a period of time. We own yargımızı Flanders, would like to be able to control the financial and social policies. However, the nation of Belgium has not got much in the long term future. Too small for larger political goals, taxes, and for other social issues is also very heterogeneous.
Der Spiegel: In this perspective should be separated from Bavaria in Germany already.
De Wever: No, because Bavaria is a part of German democracy. If you look at German history, the country will see how to come together. If you look at the history of Belgium is a country you will see how distributed. The consequences of this is vital. In 2003 the German economist Hans-Werner Sinn, Germany "sick man of Europe" as described. Companies were leaving the country or was bankrupt. Continually increasing the tax burden on citizens. Today Germany is a driving force in Europe once again, while Belgium was the sick man of endless political debate.
Der Spiegel: the economic justification for the separation of Flanders glide forward?
De Wever: Once again, if the needed reforms in Belgium as a whole, if applicable, in front of the durmazdım. But this is not possible. Valonlar - especially the most powerful party, the socialists is blocking all reasonable reforms. See why I say this: in Belgium are not working anymore! Belgium is a country have failed.
EUROPE easier to split
Der Spiegel: So, everyone around you a larger, united Europe of states you are trying to further diminution of do you want?
De Wever: European developments, particularly the euro, divide the transition much easier. I used to think would be a disaster economically we let frangını Belgium. Today, the euro continues to use both sides of Belgium.
Der Spiegel: It's always something that holds Belgium together, beer, football and the royal family is said to be. But Flanders and Valonların have their own beers in the country football is not like second-class and provide a collective unity. Back remains of a king.
De Wever: A lot of people installing the monarchy romantic meanings. Even in France, even if the Republican president takes the skies monarchist. However, Ancien Régime'in monarchy, is a part of the past. For me, the king does not matter.
Der Spiegel: But the politicians, the government is setting up the king's authority.
De Wever: The Two Towers is still playing an important role in the larger political problem. King is playing a big role in taking on a mandate to form government in crisis situations. This is a disadvantage for Flanders because the king does not think like they think. This is an advantage for Valonlar because they keep the king's side. We cumhuriyetçiyiz.
Der Spiegel: Six months have passed since the general elections in Belgium, but still do not have a government. Do you think the king has failed?
De Wever: a question This is very dangerous because it is being read in Der Spiegel in Belgium.
Der Spiegel: Be honest, just.
De Wever: The Federal government set up a more difficult day by day. We participate in a government like that of losing the next election riskimiz too big. We have chosen to promote is a very large radical changes. Voters rely on our six-month negotiations after the delivery olmayacağımıza.
Der Spiegel: He re-election when no other way to go. District governor of Brussels, a French-speaking socialist, said it would be the end of Belgium.
De Wever: Belgium, who did not want to see the end of this much talked about this interesting topic.
Flanders Autonomy
Der Spiegel: Your competitors not matter whether you re-elections and negotiations tıkamakla more votes he accuses alabilin.
De Wever: We have a strategy and not hide it at all: We would like to proceed step by step to Europe and Flamanya'ya. We do not want revolution. I am a conservative nature, I do not like adventures.
Der Spiegel: Why Valonlar Let Flanders accept financial autonomy? If this happens, the economic domination of rich Flemish Valonların off the money taps can provide at any time.
De Wever: We encourage solidarity, to it, including financial solidarity. However, we Transposed Valonya'ya money, it will do under normal circumstances. The addicts do not need the money, such as drugs.
Der Spiegel: Is not the opposite in Belgium before? In the past, found a job in the south, many Flemish.
De Wever: Wallonia in the 19th century and early 20th century, is stronger economically than the right. However, the transfer of funds at the time in question was not in any way Flamanlara. Only wealthy business people who live in Brussels. Flanders provides for social solidarity, and today they are rich to give money to re-write history will say kaçındıklarını.
Der Spiegel: But for your money is not the only issue, is not it?
De Wever: Of course this is also a matter of national and cultural identity. I say this today is seen as an outdated attitude. The modern era of "global citizen" found in the body. They are moving as much as possible, flexible and rich. In fact, many people are afraid of globalization, and he asks the question: where I really belong? This is true for Flanders.
Der Spiegel: And you offer people a Flemish identity?
De Wever: Yes. If people no longer have the social and cultural identity, democratic parties and even racial nationalism, producing unhealthy switching parties. "Are under threat, foreigners who goes, we do not want any other religion," they say.
Der Spiegel: So this is not your düsturunuz in?
De Wever: We foreigners to integrate with society, not to stay outside. However, this integration does not work initiatives. Here, the fourth-generation immigrants living in Belgium, still have their own. His grandfather, a stranger, his father, himself the son of the stranger. If you had lived in our country, the United States President Barack Obama would have been even stranger still. Çözmezsek this problem day by day more and more people like Geert Wilders and Jean-Marie Le Pen will begin to pursue populists.
DER SPIEGEL: But many people in Belgium, thinks that Bart De Wever'in wolf postunda lamb. As for soft looking, but where will bite very hard.
De Wever: If these people are right, and I hides itself cause an excessive sağcıysam participated in 2003, Vlaams Bloğu'na?
Der Spiegel: talking about extreme right-wing separatist Flamanlardan.
De Wever: 24 percent of this group won the 2004 elections. To be precise, between the Flemish community were the most powerful, and I had entered, I was certain deputies. But I chose to join the party at that time a little.
DER SPIEGEL: Why?
De Wever: Right-wing popülistlerle not my job. They are damaging to the Flemish movement.
This article "Belgium Has No Future '," titled article was compiled.
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