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The Flemish Parliament ( Dutch: Vlaams Parlement, and formerly called Flemish Council or Vlaamse Raad) constitutes the legislative power in Flanders, for matters which fall within the competence of Flanders, both as a geographic region and a cultural community. It approves decrees, which are Flemish laws applicable exclusively to the Flemish population. The Flemish Parliament meets in the Flemish Parliament building in central Brussels.

1 History

After their creation, the Flemish regional and community institutions were united to form the unified Flemish legislative council, the Vlaamse Raad, now called Vlaams Parlement, after it was officially renamed on June 13, 1995. Members are called "Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger".

Currently, many voices in the Flemish Movement would like the Flemish Parliament to acquire certain sovereign powers as those over language, culture and education. In addition, a consensus is emerging that the Flemish Parliament should also acquire much larger financial and fiscal autonomy.

2 See also

3 External links

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