Describe the path of accommodation adopted in Belgium. What were its consequences? (5 marks)
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Explanation:
It was elected by the people belonging to language community – Dutch, French and German speaking no matter where they live. It deals with cultural, educational and language related issues.
Problems of ethnic composition :-
1. 50% Dutch speaking, 40% French speaking, 1% German speaking.
2. But in its capital- 80% French speaking, 20% Dutch speaking.
3. French community was rich and powerful.
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Answer:
The major elements of the Belgian Model are:
(a) Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government. Some special laws require the support of the majority of members from each linguistic group.
(b) Many powers of the Central Government have been given to State Governments of the two regions of the country. The State Governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.
(c) Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation. The French speaking people accepted equal representation in Brussels because the Dutch speaking community has accepted equal representation in the Central Government.
(d) Apart from the Central and the State Government there is a third kind of government. This 'community government' is elected by people belonging to one language community-Dutch, French and German- speaking - no matter where they live. This government has the power regarding cultural, education and language-related issues.