Overview

• Martin Bosma, a far-right Dutch politician, proposed integrating Flanders into the Netherlands and ceding Wallonia to France during a February 2025 diplomatic dinner.
• Bosma's comments align with the Greater Netherlands idea, a nationalist concept supported by figures like Geert Wilders and Flemish parties Vlaams Belang and N-VA.
• The remarks have not been officially confirmed by any government, and Bosma described the discussion as speculative rather than a formal proposal.
• Belgium’s linguistic divide between Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia has long fueled separatist and unification debates.
• Public support for such a partition remains limited, with past polls showing only 20% of Dutch citizens favoring a reunification with Flanders.