On one hand, this means that the Belgian political landscape, generally speaking, consists of only two components: the Dutch-speaking population represented by Dutch-language political parties, and the majority populations of Wallonia and Brussels, represented by their French-speaking parties. The Brussels region emerges as a third component. This specific dual form of federalism, with the special position of Brussels, consequently has a number of political issues—even minor ones—that are being fought out over the Dutch/French-language political division. With such issues, a final decision is possible only in the form of a compromise. This tendency gives this dual federalism model a number of traits that generally are ascribed to confederalism, and makes the future of Belgian federalism contentious.
On one hand , this means that the Belgian political landscape , generally speaking , consists of only two components : the Dutch - speaking population represented by Dutch - language political parties , and the majority populations of Wallonia and Brussels , represented by their French - speaking parties . The Brussels region emerges as a third component . This specific dual form of federalism , with the special position of Brussels , consequently has a number of political issues — even minor ones — that are being fought out over the Dutch / French - language political division . With such issues , a final decision is possible only in the form of a compromise . This tendency gives this dual federalism model a number of traits that generally are ascribed to confederalism , and makes the future of Belgian federalism contentious .
What component is the Brussel Region?
What component is the Brussel Region ?
third component
third component