Question

The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, has
defended a ban on speaking French in the town's schools. He
said that the ban would help all non-Dutch speakers integrate
in this Flemish town. Do you think that this measure is in
keeping with the spirit of Belgium's power sharing
arrangements? Give your reasons in about 50 words.​

Answer 1

The measure of Mayor of Merchtem to ban on French-speaking in the town’s schools near Brussels is unfair. It does not keep with Belgium’s power-sharing arrangement. Power-sharing helps maintain a balance between different sections of society, and in Belgium, there is a need to maintain the power-sharing between Dutch and French to avoid civil unrest. Banning French will promote the tendency of civil unrest. To promote peace among different communities, the Mayor should promote bilingual education system in the town’s schools.

Answer 2

Answer:

No, the measure taken by the Mayor of Merchtem is not in keeping with the spirit of Belgium's power-sharing arrangement. As 59% of the population in the Flemish region speaks Dutch language, the ban on speaking French in the town's schools would prevent French and Dutch speakers to mingle with each other, and also create feelings of distrust and suspicion. The ban ignores regional differences and cultural diversities. It is the spirit of accommodating every linguistic group and creating an  environment for everyone to live. In fact, it makes the ground for a civic right and a possible division of the community on linguistic lines.  

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