Federal reform
Why this topic matters
Power is divided not only between federal institutions but also among language-based communities and territorial regions. These entities exercise constitutionally assigned responsibilities within a federal state.
Relevant turning point
1970–1993 · Federalisation
Successive state reforms transformed Belgium from a unitary state into a federal state built around communities and regions.
Country sources
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