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Belgium's PM Pushes for Economic Reunification with Netherlands

7/31/2025

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Bart De Wever, Belgium's Prime Minister since February 2025, passionately advocates for the reunification of Belgium and the Netherlands, framing it as an economic necessity. He regards the 16th-century division as a monumental mistake, distancing himself from any calls for Flanders' independence. However, his cabinet has remained silent on his bold assertions.

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Bart De Wever, Belgium's Prime Minister since February 2025, passionately advocates for the reunification of Belgium and the Netherlands, framing it as an economic necessity. He regards the 16th-century division as a monumental mistake, distancing himself from any calls for Flanders' independence. However, his cabinet has remained silent on his bold assertions.