King Albert II and separatism

"Albert II has been very reckless," writes Karel Rimanque, a professor of constitutional law. He offers his reaction to the speech delivered by the king on Tuesday, January 31 in which he castigated those who advocate separatism in Belgium. "Was it really necessary to make remonstrations in such plain terms to the authors of the Warande Manifesto [an appeal issued last November calling for Flanders to be independent]? More seriously, did he have to wag an accusatory finger at the entire Flemish political class, whose only fault is to want more autonomy? ... I can understand his concern, but I would gladly refer him back to the speeches of his late brother, who rallied all sides together by underscoring the virtues of solidarity."

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