Separatist movements in Europe

This week , the daily published extracts of a 'Manifesto for French-speaking unity' developed by two former members of Belgian Parliament, Serge Moureaux and Antoinette Spaak, who warn against the separatist desires of the Flemish. "It is risky; maybe even perilous, to discuss a Flemish project for the future of Belgium, especially a 'unique' project that would gather votes from all Flemish decision-makers. Nonetheless, when the various points of view expressed in the North of the country are confronted, the outline of a minimal programme can be made out, underlying the action of politicians and business men who are campaigning in favour of a reinforced autonomy of the Flanders region. According to them, this autonomy, through increased emancipation, would give it a bigger role, improve its alleged economic prosperity and, in a way, allow it to fend for itself. ... The fragmentation of Belgium or its reduction to a confederal model, is on the agenda. ... The French-speaking population should be prepared for this. "

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