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Published: August 23rd 2010
Some months ago I watched a program on 'France 24' (the French version of BBC World). Nothing that special except that they had three Belgian politicians in a debate - all in perfect English - that seemed to focus largely on the future of Belgium as an entity. Should it split into its Flemish and French parts or remain a fractured whole was about the gist. I was struck by the obvious maturity, in...
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Andrew
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Wet Brussels
I've been to Brussels quite a few times - rained every time... Your comment about their excellent English hits the point about their political problem. Whereas the Walloons' second language used to be Dutch/Flemish and the Flemish's used to be French, the predominant second language for both is now English. While you would think they would then just speak English to each other, this has apparently led to the increasing divide between the two - which were only joined together for convenience in the first place. And no, you haven't been to Scotland - or Ireland for that matter - yet. Rains a bit there too!! They have compensating benefits - and a similar expertise in producing alcohol. Must be a connection.