(2007-09-19) Belgian Civil War

How about a Civil War for Belgium? The power struggle between the county's French- or Dutch-speaking political parties has left Belgium in political limbo since June 10 elections. Demands for more autonomy from the Dutch-speaking Flemish are resisted by the French-speaking Walloons, making it impossible to form a government coalition and triggering concern the kingdom is on the verge of a breakup.

(A disgruntled citizen put the country up for sale on EBay.)


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