how Belgian government solve its ethnic problem.?
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The various amendment in its constitution make Belgium to solve it's ethnic problem. Which can be explained as :
1. The Constitution prescribes equal number of Dutch and French speaking ministers in central government.
2. Many powered of the central government has been given to state government of the regions of the country.
3. Brussels has separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
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