Tens of thousands of people have marched through the Belgian capital Brussels to demand the formation of a national government after months of deadlock. Many wore hats or carried umbrellas in the colours of the national flag to promote unity
in the face of
deep division between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking populations. This demonstrator blamed the politicians.
"You see, there are a lot of people that too care about this country, and it seems that the politicians just care about themselves."
The stalemate has led to concern that Dutch-speaking Flanders in the north of Belgium could secede.
BBC News
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