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| - | The Belgian army, commanded by King Albert himself, was the first that fought the German armies during the [[Weltkrieg]] and among the other vanquished armies during the defeat of France. With the land under German occupation, Belgium was forced to comply to every single term: Belgian Congo becoming another German holding in Africa, and the country itself ceased to function under the same name. Inspired by the speeches of Jules Destrée, German experts concluded that a federal state was the only chance to avoid riots between the Flemish and Walloons. Thus, the kingdom of Flanders-Wallonia (Flandern-Wallonien in German) was created, headed by the [[Wilhelm II|Kaiser]]’s third son, [[Adalbert, King of Flanders-Wallonia|Adalbert von Hohenzollern]], and the former head of German occupation authorities, [[August Borms]], still de facto head of the government. | + | The Belgian army, commanded by King Albert himself, was the first that fought the German armies during the [[Weltkrieg]] and among the other vanquished armies during the defeat of France. With the land under German occupation, Belgium was forced to comply to every single term: Belgian Congo becoming another German holding in Africa, most of Wallonia annexed to Germany, and the country itself ceased to function under the same name. Inspired by the speeches of Jules Destrée, German experts concluded that a federal state was the only chance to avoid riots between the Flemish and Walloons. Thus, the kingdom of Flanders-Wallonia (Flandern-Wallonien in German) was created, headed by the [[Wilhelm II|Kaiser]]’s third son, [[Adalbert, King of Flanders-Wallonia|Adalbert von Hohenzollern]], and the former head of German occupation authorities, [[August Borms]], still de facto head of the government. |
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 18 May 2009
| Motto Eendracht maakt macht, L'union fait la force, Einigkeit gibt Stärke (Unity gives Strength) | |
| Anthem The Brabançonne | |
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| Official Languages | Dutch, French, German |
| Capital | Brussels |
| Head of State | Adalbert von Hohenzollern |
| Head of Government | August Borms |
| Establishment - Peace with Honour | November 11, 1921 |
| Election of Aldalbert I | February, 17 1922 |
| Government | Parliamentary monarchy |
| Currency | Flemish-Walloon franc |
| Area | 13 522 km² |
| Population | About 5 millions |
Flanders-Wallonia is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Netherlands to the east, Germany to the south and Commune of France to the west.
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History
The Belgian army, commanded by King Albert himself, was the first that fought the German armies during the Weltkrieg and among the other vanquished armies during the defeat of France. With the land under German occupation, Belgium was forced to comply to every single term: Belgian Congo becoming another German holding in Africa, most of Wallonia annexed to Germany, and the country itself ceased to function under the same name. Inspired by the speeches of Jules Destrée, German experts concluded that a federal state was the only chance to avoid riots between the Flemish and Walloons. Thus, the kingdom of Flanders-Wallonia (Flandern-Wallonien in German) was created, headed by the Kaiser’s third son, Adalbert von Hohenzollern, and the former head of German occupation authorities, August Borms, still de facto head of the government.
Politics
The federal structure of Flanders-Wallonia give the states of Flanders and Wallonia a high degree of autonomy. The states are sovereign in questions like taxation, budget and they both have a sovereign police force. Matters concerning national defense, foreign policy and other higher functions are decided by the Federal Government and the King.
King of Flanders-Wallonia: S.K.H. Adalbert von Preußen
Prime Minister: August Borms
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Leon Degrelle
Minister of Economy: Georges Theunis
Minister of Justice: Emiel Thiers
Head of the General Intelligence and Security Service: Paul Ouwerx
Minister of Defense and Chief of the Federal Forces: Leon Degrelle
Commander in Chief of Federal Land Forces: Réné Lagrou
Commander in Chief of Federal Navy: Fritz Conrad
Commander in Chief of Federal Air Forces: Fritz Löb
Military
The armed forces of Flanders-Wallonia are under the control of Germany, which guarantees the protection and safety of the country.
Army
The Federal Land Forces comprise four infantry divisions (one with an artillery brigade) and a specialized mountain division with an artillery brigade. German units of the Reichsheer also operate within the borders of the country.
Navy and Air Forces
The Federal Air Forces are basically non-existant, with German Luftstreitkräfte providing air cover to Flanders-Wallonia. The Federal Navy only has two transport flotilla, the German Kaiserliche Marine is in charge of the protection of the country.
Foreign relations
Flanders-Wallonia is under the political, economical and military authority of Germany and grants military access to German units. It is a member of Mitteleuropa and is considered the "Vanguard in the west", like United Baltic Duchy in the east.
Very good relations with Germany, Mittelafrika and other countries in Mitteleuropa.
Friendly relations with Austria-Hungary, Denmark and Poland.
Declared hostility against the Commune of France.
