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2.1 Flemish independence

Vlaams Belang strives for the dissolution of the Belgian state. The division of the Scandinavian Union into Norway and Sweden (1905), the division of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia (1992) and the recent independence of Montenegro (2006) prove that it is possible to dissolve a state and become independent in a peaceful, democratic and internationally accepted way.

The right to self-determination
The right to self-determination has been repeatedly and explicitly acknowledged, for example in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), the Helsinki Final Act (1975) and in the final declaration of the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna (1993). The right to self-determination is universal, on a moral and a judicial level.

Why independence?
There are enormous cultural and political differences between Flemings and Walloons. Flanders and Wallonia are actually two completely different countries. Decent policy-making is impossible in Belgium: The Belgian governments are paralyzed by the ongoing disputes between Flemish and Walloon politicians, who disagree about almost everything. Security, justice, social and economic policy, immigration and asylum, tax law and foreign policy: There is no consensus on any of these issues. The Flemish solutions are flatly opposed to those of the Walloons.
Flemish independence is a matter of principle for Vlaams Belang, but also an absolute necessity for an effective and efficient policy. Flanders already has a Flemish parliament with its own (limited) authority. This parliament could easily become the legitimate representation of the independent Flemish state.

Small but prosperous
When Flanders and Wallonia become sovereign states, twelve countries in the European Union will still be smaller than Flanders , even six that will be smaller than Wallonia .
With its six million inhabitants and its internationally oriented economy, Flanders will belong to the group of small, prosperous countries, such as Ireland (3,7 million inhabitants), Norway (4,4 million), Finland (5,2 million), Denmark (5,3 million), Switzerland (7,1 million), Austria (8,1 million) and Sweden (8,9 million). There are very strong economic arguments in favor of Flemish independence. For example, Flanders produces three-quarters of the Belgian gross domestic product (GDP). It also counts for more than 80% of Belgian exportations. When it comes to the gross domestic product per capita, Flanders does better than other countries such as Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Only Luxemburg and Ireland are even more successful than Flanders.

Flemish money in Flemish hands
Vlaams Belang wants to stop the compulsory and opaque flow of money from Flanders to Wallonia - at least 12,68 billion euros each year. This way, the Flemish people lose more than 7% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which makes it probably the world’s biggest contribution to another community. Stopping the Flemish flow of money would force the Walloon government to take responsibility, and would give the Walloon economy an important boost, comparable to the great economic progress Slovakia made after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
Our party is in favor of solidarity with other nations, but in a European context, in which the wealthier countries take measures in favor of the less wealthy. This solidarity should always be voluntary, transparent, negotiated and of course efficient and controlled.

Prominent people in favor of independence
In economic circles, more and more people realize that it is time for Flemish independence. At the end of 2005, Flemish captains of industry wrote an extensive manifesto, in which they pleaded for the division of the Belgian state. Among these prominent Flemish people that spoke up for a Flemish state are Herman De Bode (top executive of consulting firm McKinsey), René De Feyter (former director of the “Vlaams Economisch Verbond,” a Flemish employers' organization and lobbying group), Manu Ruys (former editor in chief of the Flemish newspaper “De Standaard”), Guido Naets (journalist and former spokesman of the European Parliament), Frans Crols (director of the leading business magazine “Trends”) and Remi Vermeiren (former top executive of KBC, the third largest bank holding company in Belgium). These people prove that the Belgian form of government holds back economic development and keeps us from securing our prosperity. The Belgian establishment has never managed to refute this well-founded manifesto.

2.2 Immigration: Europe has to make a choice

2.2.1 Despite immigration stop, huge immigration. In 1974, an immigration stop was officially announced. However, the stream of immigrants does not decrease. Furthermore, thousands of illegal aliens and so-called asylum seekers enter our country each year. Vlaams Belang wants a solid immigration stop.

2.2.2 Western versus Islamic values. Foreigners from Islamic descent clearly have large difficulties to adapt to our Western lifestyle. In some cases, there is no adaptation at all. These people’s cultures differ greatly from our culture, especially when it comes to values such as the equality of men and women, freedom of speech and the separation of church and state, which are basic principles in our Western democracy.

2.2.3 Abuse of family reunification. Many foreigners and immigrants of the second and third generation look for a partner in their country of origin. This restrains their integration. Children from these marriages are behind from the start. Their knowledge of our Dutch language is often insufficient. This causes the integration process to start all over again. Vlaams Belang wants to drastically tighten the existing legislation.

2.2.4 Illegal aliens and asylum abuse. Asylum seekers have to be received as close as possible to their countries of origin and they can obtain no other statute than that of political refugees. Asylum seekers and illegal aliens who are rejected need to be actually deported. Vlaams Belang is heavily opposed to collective regularizations.

2.2.5 Belgian naturalization law. On the 1st of May 2000, the Belgian government passed a law which made it possible for hundreds of thousands of foreigners to unconditionally obtain the Belgian nationality. Vlaams Belang wants to abolish this law. Naturalization can only be possible after a successful assimilation process. Vlaams Belang rejects multiple citizenship. The Belgian (and in the future, the Flemish) nationality cannot be obtained without abolishing the original nationality.

2.2.6 Right of foreigners to vote. The municipal right to vote of foreigners needs to be abolished. For all elections, voting right or compulsory voting can only be applied to people who possess the Belgian citizenship.

2.2.7 Integration requirements. Foreigners who want to settle down in Flanders need to respect our laws. They have to adapt to our culture, our standards and values, our way of life and to important traditional principles of the European civilization, such as the separation of church and state, democracy, freedom of speech and the equality of men and women. For foreigners and immigrants who refuse, neglect or dispute these principles, a remigration policy needs to be develop


2.3 Crime: a strong approach

Criminality deeply affects the viability of our cities and the social element of our society. Vlaams Belang has had enough of the ostrich policy of the successive Belgian governments. Our party demands a firm approach of criminality.

2.3.1 Zero tolerance. In order to secure the Flemish cities and municipalities, a policy of zero tolerance is essential. This means that each form of crime, vandalism, illegal dumping and dilapidation will be always and immediately dealt with. Criminals should not get the impression that the government has capitulated and the police does not dare to patrol in certain neighborhoods. Other countries have proven that a zero tolerance policy can be very effective.

2.3.2 Abolish the parole law. In the nineties, almost three million people signed a petition that demanded the abolition of the parole law. Because of this unfair law, convicts can be released after one third of their punishment and recidivists (people who have been in prison before) after two thirds. Even the Belgian pedophile and top criminal Marc Dutroux had been able to apply for parole. Due to this poor legislation, criminals are not impressed by Belgian justice: In Belgium, lifelong imprisonment in practice equals an average sentence of 12,5 years! Vlaams Belang demands the immediate abolition of the parole law.

2.3.3 Drugs: no policy of tolerance. In Belgium, there is a policy of tolerance for so-called “soft drugs.” Vlaams Belang is the only party that consistently keeps resisting any form of legalization or decriminalization of drug abuse and drug dealing. A policy that discourages drug abuse is needed. Prevention and repression go hand in hand.

2.3.4 Immigrant crime: breaking the taboo. The successive governments have invariably waved aside the truth about immigrant crime. The renowned criminologist Marion Van San has carried out an investigation, which she feels was sabotaged by the Belgian government, that showed a massive overrepresentation of immigrants in crime statistics. Over 40% of the inmates in Belgium are of foreign nationality. On top of that is the fact that a lot of prisoners have obtained the Belgian nationality through naturalization, which is not taken in consideration when calculating the statistics. Vlaams Belang wants an effective deportation policy of criminal and illegal foreigners.

2.3.5 Combat Islamic terror threat. The attacks in several European cities have shown what fanatical Islamism is capable of. In some Belgian mosques, jihad warriors are being recruited. However, the government refuses to deport fundamentalist imams. It is not surprising that in recent years, Belgium has become an operating base of Islamic fundamentalism. Because of poor legislation, Islamist immigrants can easily obtain the Belgian nationality and use it for criminal aims, such as terrorists Tarek Maaroufi, Nizar Trabelsi and the murderers of the Afghan resistance leader Massoud. Belgium was also the nerve centre of the Madrid train bombings. Because of its inadequate legislation, the Belgian terrorism policy is regarded as a big joke by other countries.


2.4 Democracy and freedom of speech

2.4.1 Democracy as a political model. In order to get the people more actively involved in the process of decision-making, Vlaams Belang is in favor of binding referenda. Every theme should be eligible for a binding referendum, such as Turkey’s entry to the European Union, for example. This is the way a real democracy should work.

2.4.2 Freedom of speech. Various and dissident opinions that may be displeasing for the rulers, contribute to the social debate. The judicial battle of the Belgian establishment against the opposition endangers fundamental democratic rights and freedoms. Vlaams Belang advocates freedom of speech and absolutely opposes laws that restrict this freedom.
The French-speaking parties have started a legal procedure against Vlaams Belang, in order to cut off government funding on the basis of so-called “racism.” This situation is unworthy of a constitutional state. One out of two members of the general assembly of the State Council – that has to decide whether state funding will be cut off or not – is French-speaking, and many of them are politically appointed or have clear ties to a traditional political party.


2.5 A confederate Europe

2.5.1 No European super state. Vlaams Belang pleads for a confederate Europe. Every people should be able to maintain its identity and to carry out its own policy. Our party rejects a European federal state, a European Constitution and European Citizenship. The EU cannot become a larger version of Belgium.

2.5.2 No Turkish entry. Vlaams Belang is the only party in Belgium that clearly and consistently opposes the accession of Turkey to the European Union. On a geographical, historical, cultural and religious basis, Turkey has nothing in common with Europe. Our party regards Turkey as a privileged partner, but not as a possible member of the European Union.

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Eric Donckier
in Het Belang van Limburg op 20 oktober 2011

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