Antwerp's old city.
Two days after Belgium's election, I decided to find out who won. I heard that the New Flemish Alliance led by Bart de Wever won 27 seats just one more seat than the francophone Socialist Party led by Elio di Rupo. Since I really know nothing about Belgian politics, I can not say I am all that surprised. The Flemish are sick and tired of propping up Wallonia and want to eventually separate. The results just prove how contentious the divide has become. For the average person living in Brussels, all this may not matter because if Belgium splits up, Brussels may just become like the Washington DC of Belgium. Would that be so bad?
Here is my proposal for Belgium, Flanders and Wallonia should just shake hands and go their separate ways. Maybe build a wall to keep the other out and declare Brussels a neutral zone or maybe Brussels will become its own country. Wouldn't that be cool?
My question is which side has the better beer? Flanders or Wallonia?
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