Explain what was belgian model?
Answers
1. there should be equal minsters of both regions in the central govt.
2.some powers of central govt. are given to the state govt. this doesn't mean state govt is inferior to the central govt.
Introduction: Belgian leaders amended their constitution 4 times in 1970 and 1993 to bring out an arrangement of power sharing so that everyone
would live in harmony with each other and some of the elements of those changes are given below.
⤞Provision in constitution was kept for equal no. of ministers of both the groups of Dutch and French
central government.
⤞ State governments are not subordinate to central government and have equal powers like central government.
⤞ Capital city of Belgium, Brussels was given a separate government and equal power was distributed
in both the communities.
⤞ One Community Government was also formed which is to be elected by people belonging to
one language community.
⤞ Community Government was given powers on many issues like linguistic, educational, cultural, etc.
Conclusion: Belgium gave equal representation to all the groups and ensured their participation in the country's political system.