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Belgium still struggling to form government

by Jochen Luypaert, Brussels,

Three months on from elections, Belgium is still struggling to form a new government, as Flemish and French-speaking parties remain at odds about the need for far-reaching state reforms – including the highly sensitive issue of devolution.

The Flemish side wants more powers for the regions, something the French side fears is a cover for gradually breaking up the country.

Each side on the negotiation table consider their demands to be reasonable and perceive the demands by their l...

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