ANALYSIS. Carl Devos analyzes Bart De Wever’s strategy: “If Vlaams Belang co-governs in Flanders, he can blame the other parties”

N-VA chairman Bart De Wever links the formation of Flemish government to his demand for a Flemish majority at federal level. If there is a federal government without a Flemish majority, Flemish people will not have to count on him, he said. This raises questions, not least whether he is opening the door for Vlaams Belang’s government participation. Political scientist Carl Devos (UGent) analyzes De Wever’s motivations. “That strategy radiates desperation.”

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