Belgium
The Flemish Far Right in Power
For the first time in its history, Belgium has a Flemish nationalist prime minister, who ultimately wants to dismantle the state. Bart de Wever rode a wave of nativist sentiment to bring his party to power in February, in yet another victory for right-wing populists, whose cross-border ties are growing.
A Backlash for Belgium’s Minorities
Minorities in Belgium have become prominent and successful in every walk of life but, as elections loom, they eye a resurgent and racist right with a sense of trepidation.