Background, Vlaams Blok
The direct predecessor of the Vlaams Belang was the Vlaams Blok, which was formed by the nationalist right-wing and national conservative … See more

Like its predecessor, Vlaams Belang has been accused of racism and for promoting hostility and xenophobia by both French and Dutch speaking political opponents in Belgium. Some journalists and political commentators have historically been split on whether to … See more

• 2004–2008: Frank Vanhecke
• 2008–2012: Bruno Valkeniers
• 2012–2014: Gerolf Annemans
• 2014–present: Tom Van Grieken See more

• Coffé, Hilde (2005). "The adaptation of the extreme right's discourse: the case of the Vlaams Blok". Ethical Perspectives. European Centre for … See more

The policies of the Vlaams Belang focus mainly on the issues of Flemish independence, opposition to multiculturalism, and defence of traditional Western values.
Flemish nationalism
The VB's main goal … See more

In the European Parliament, the party has generally been part of the Non-Inscrits. In 2007, the party was however part of the short-lived European Parliament group Identity, Tradition and Sovereignty alongside parties such as the French National Front See more

• Party chairman: Tom Van Grieken
• Chamber of Representatives: Barbara Pas
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