Bart Albert Liliane De Wever (Dutch: [ˈbɑrt də ˈʋeːvər]; born 21 December 1970) is a Belgian politician. Since 2004, De Wever has been the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), a political party advocating for the transformation of Belgium into a confederal state. [2] He is also a member of the Chamber of Representatives.

Bart de Wever made his name as a separatist champion in Belgium's Dutch-speaking north -- and was long accused on the French side of seeking to blow up the country altogether. Underpinning it is ...

1 day ago · Flemish Liberal Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has led a caretaker government in the months since the June election. De Wever’s right-wing nationalist party claims as one of its missions the independence of Flanders from Belgium, although it’s shifted its approach to one of “confederalism,” whereby a minimal federal state remains in place but its regions get most of …

1 day ago · Bart de Wever made his name as a separatist champion in Belgium's Dutch-speaking north -- and was long accused on the French side of seeking to blow up the country altogether.Underpinning it is the notion -- shared by many on the Flemish side -- of a poorer French-speaking south hooked on public spending and intent on profiting from the hard …

Months of talks have resulted in a five-party coalition agreement to be led by the right-wing N-VA party's Bart De Wever. He is now set to become the country's first nationalist prime minister.

1 day ago · The deal is expected to install Antwerp mayor Bart De Wever as prime minister of a country that hosts the European Union institutions and is known for its deep economic and cultural splits between ...

Bart Albert Liliane De Wever (Mortsel, 21 december 1970) is een Belgisch Vlaams-nationalistisch politicus. Hij is sinds 2004 partijvoorzitter van de Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie (N-VA). Sinds 1 januari 2013 is Bart De Wever burgemeester van Antwerpen.

4 days ago · As the Flemish rightwing N-VA won the Flemish and federal elections, party leader Bart De Wever is playing a major role in forming two of Belgium's next governments. But can a Flemish nationalist also become Prime Minister?

Oct 18, 2024 · Belgium’s king met with De Wever on Thursday, asking him to land an agreement “within a reasonable period” — royal code for “hurry up” — and to report back on his progress Nov. 4. For De Wever, the situation poses a delicate dilemma.

Bart De Wever has been general chairman of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) since 2004. He helped lay the foundations for the young party. He succeeded in his ambition to make the N-VA the ultimate people’s party of Flanders, which defends the common interests of all 6.5 million Flemish people.