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Flemish strijdvlag as adopted by large parts of the Flemish Movement. The Flemish Movement or (Flemish nationalism) (Dutch: Vlaamse Beweging, pronounced [ˈvlaːmsə bəˈʋeːɣɪŋ]) is an umbrella term which encompasses various political groups in the Belgian region of Flanders and, less commonly, in French Flanders.
The Vlaamse Volksbeweging (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlaːmsə ˈvɔl(ə)ksbəˌʋeːɣɪŋ] ⓘ, "Flemish People's Movement") or VVB is a part-independent Flemish-minded non-profit association. Since 1991, the VVB has been campaigning for the independence of Flanders and therefore belongs to the Flemish-nationalist movement within the Flemish ...
Vlaams Blok was the most notable militant right wing of the Flemish movement and its track record in the Flemish and Belgian parliament elections was strong, making it one of the most successful nationalist parties in Western Europe and it ultimately surpassed the People's Union in support. The party initially focused solely on the issues of ...
Originating from the earlier Frontbeweging ([ˈfrɔndbəˌʋeːɣɪŋ], "Front Movement"), the Frontpartij was an early attempt to fully politicise the Flemish Movement. In contrast to some of its successor movements the party supported democracy and autonomy rather than authoritarianism and independence. [1]
The Encyclopedia of the Flemish Movement (Dutch: Encyclopedie van de Vlaamse beweging) is a Dutch-language encyclopedia which intends to serve as a general reference work on the Flemish movement. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The first edition of the encyclopedia was published between 1973 and 1975. [ 1 ]
Albertus Petrus Josephus Mansuetus Ferdinandus "Albrecht" Rodenbach (Dutch: [ˈɑlbrɛxt ˈroːdə(m)bɑx]; 27 October 1856 – 23 June 1880) was a Flemish poet, and a leader in the revival of Flemish literature, or "Flemish movement", that occurred in the late 19th century. He is more noteworthy as a symbol of the Flemish movement than for his ...
The Alldutch Movement (Dutch: Aldietse Beweging) was a movement within the liberal part of the Flemish Movement that strived for the unity of the Low German peoples, from Königsberg (modern Kaliningrad) to Dunkirk. The Alldutch Movement was founded in the middle of the 19th century and is based on the idea that the Low German/Dutch peoples ...
Several Flemish extremists, radicals, neo-fascists and racists were among the founding members, including the former Hitler Youth member Bert Eriksson, who emerged as leader of the new group. [5] It undertook drilling exercises and paramilitary "fieldgames" and also co-operated with similar militia groups such as the Wehrsportsgruppe ...