Flemish Movement

The Flemish Movement is an umbrella term which has many political groups in the Belgian region of Flanders and, less commonly, in French Flanders. They are made up of groups who wish to promote Flemish culture and the Dutch language as well as those wanting a greater political independence for Flanders within Belgium. It also supports nationalists who want Flanders to be independent from Belgium, either through outright independence or to be reunited with the Netherlands.

History

21st century

2010s

In recent history, the Flemish Movement has become more powerful and important in Belgian politicians. Since 2010, the separatist N-VA party has been the biggest party in Flanders, while Vlaams Belang has become the second largest in the 2019 federal and regional elections.

2020s

In 2025, Bart De Wever became Belgium's first Flemish nationalist to become prime minister.

References

Category:Belgium
Category:Flanders
Category:History of Belgium