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Flemish separatists have once again emerged as the largest force in Belgian politics following national parliamentary elections on Sunday, with over 95% of votes counted. The conservative New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) is projected to come first with 17% of the vote, while the more extreme Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) is expected win the second largest share of the vote with 14%. The Dutch-speaking Flemish are the majority in Belgium, but the electoral system is engineered to ensure a balance of power between French and Dutch-speaking regions. With seat projections still changing by the minut…

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