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'''Belgium''' (French: '''Belgique''', Dutch: '''België''', German: '''Belgien''') is a small country in Western Europe. Belgium is currently in its third era of existence, having been part of two different unions, one with the {{CountryLink|UK}} and one with the {{CountryLink|Netherlands}}, called the {{CountryLink|United Netherlands}}. Belgium is a parliamentary democracy. It had maintained a neutral stance in the politics and wars surrounding it until 13 October 2013 when it declared its support for the [[Circle of Trust]] (CoT) and became a full member.
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'''Belgium''' (French: '''Belgique''', Dutch: '''België''', German: '''Belgien''') is a small country in Western Europe. Belgium is currently in its third era of existence, having been part of two different unions, one with the {{CountryLink|UK}} and one with the {{CountryLink|Netherlands}}, called the {{CountryLink|United Netherlands}}. Belgium is a parliamentary democracy. It had maintained a neutral stance in the politics and wars surrounding it, until 13 October 2013 when it has declared its support for the Circle of Trust (CoT)and was a full member.
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In the beginning of November 2013, Belgium left the alliance CoT along with most of its members did and has since then retaken a neutral stance.
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Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed neutral stance again.
  
 
== [[File:History-48.png|45px]] History ==
 
== [[File:History-48.png|45px]] History ==
 
{{main|History of Belgium}}
 
{{main|History of Belgium}}
  
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'''Belgium''' was among the first countries in the beginning of eRepublik. Belgium's population grew slowly before they agreed to merge with the [[United Kingdom]] in April 2008. In February 2009, 10 months after Belgium merged with the [[United Kingdom]], two resistance wars were launched to free Belgium, the first of which failed but the second succeeded. It wasn't until the 21st February 2009 that Belgium became a complete independent nation.  
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'''Belgium''' was among the first countries in the beginning of eRepublik. Belgium's population grew slowly before they agreed to merge with the [[United Kingdom]] in April 2008. In February 2009, 10 months after Belgium merged with the [[United Kingdom]], two resistance wars were launched to free Belgium, the first failed but the next succeeded. It wasn't until the 21st February 2009 before Belgium became a complete independent nation.  
  
 
==[[File:Icon achievement society builder on.gif]] Society==
 
==[[File:Icon achievement society builder on.gif]] Society==
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* [http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23ebrussels&server=rizon.mibbit.org '''eBelgium IRC Channel - #eBrussels''']
 
* [http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23ebrussels&server=rizon.mibbit.org '''eBelgium IRC Channel - #eBrussels''']
 
* [http://wbe04.mibbit.com/?server=irc.rizon.net&channel=%23eBE_MoD&settings=ad9539b735c13c87bd3c86b2a52cadf0 '''Defence Channel - #eBe_MoD ''']
 
* [http://wbe04.mibbit.com/?server=irc.rizon.net&channel=%23eBE_MoD&settings=ad9539b735c13c87bd3c86b2a52cadf0 '''Defence Channel - #eBe_MoD ''']
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* [http://wbe04.mibbit.com/?server=irc.rizon.net&channel=%23eBE_MoFA&settings=ad9539b735c13c87bd3c86b2a52cadf0 '''Foreign Affairs Channel - #eBe_MoFA''']
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* [http://wbe04.mibbit.com/?server=irc.rizon.net&channel=%23eBE_MoFA&settings=ad9539b735c13c87bd3c86b2a52cadf0 '''Foreign Affairs Channel - #eBE_MoFA''']
 
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* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/ebe-mof-news-and-reports-219248/1 '''NBB-BNB/eBE MoF News and Reports - Ministry of Economy''']
 
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/ebe-mof-news-and-reports-219248/1 '''NBB-BNB/eBE MoF News and Reports - Ministry of Economy''']
 
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/the-ebelgian-congress-224725/1 '''The eBelgian Congress - Congress Newspaper''']
 
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/the-ebelgian-congress-224725/1 '''The eBelgian Congress - Congress Newspaper''']
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* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/ebelgian-home-affairs-299804/1 '''eBelgian Home Affairs - Ministry of Home Affairs''']
 
 
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| [[Jofroi]] & [[Viridi]]
 
| [[Jofroi]] & [[Viridi]]
 
| ''Deputy Minister of Finance''
 
| ''Deputy Minister of Finance''
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| '''Minister of Home Affairs'''
 
 
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| [[Tensa Zangetsu san]]
 
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=== [[File:Icon position politics partypresident.gif]] Political Parties ===
 
=== [[File:Icon position politics partypresident.gif]] Political Parties ===
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The political parties of Belgium are listed below. They are the current parties of the Belgian Freedom Period, and may be subject to immediate change. Last updated on Day 2,282
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The political parties of Belgium are listed below. They are the current parties of the Belgian Freedom Period, and may be subject to immediate change.
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Current settings of the list below are based on day 2282
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
! Ranking
 
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! Members
 
! Members
 
! Names of Congressmen/Congresswomen  
 
! Names of Congressmen/Congresswomen  
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| [[File:Resdj.jpg|50px]]
 
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| [[Res Belgica]]
 
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| RB
 
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| Center, Libertarian
 
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| [[The Valeyard]]
 
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| 36 {{Steady}}
 
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| ''' none due to occupation '''
 
 
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| [[Olv007]]
 
| [[Olv007]]
 
| 0 (00 %)
 
| 0 (00 %)
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| 25 {{Decrease}}  
 
| ''' none due to occupation '''
 
| ''' none due to occupation '''
 
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| [[File:All TOgethers.jpg|50px]]
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| [[File:Resdj.jpg|50px]]
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| [[All TOgethers]]
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| [[Res Belgica]]
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| ATO
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| RB
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| Center-left, Libertarian
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| Center, Libertarian
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| [[Mr. Wonka]]
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| [[The Valeyard]]
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| 0 (00 %)
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| 0 (00 %)
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| 22 {{Steady}}
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| 37
 
| ''' none due to occupation '''
 
| ''' none due to occupation '''
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| [[File:Logo_L.I.O.N.png‎|50px]]
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| [[DEFIANCE]]
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| DEFIANCE
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| Far-left, Libertarian
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| [[Gianpietro Gepetto]]
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| 0 (00 %)
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| 20 {{Increase}}
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| ''' none due to occupation '''
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| [[File:Logo The Belgian Dream.png|50px]]
 
| [[File:Logo The Belgian Dream.png|50px]]
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| [[Maresal Lengas]]
 
| [[Maresal Lengas]]
 
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| ''' none due to occupation '''   
 
| ''' none due to occupation '''   
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| [[File:All TOgethers.jpg|50px]]
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| [[All TOgethers]]
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| ATO
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| Center-left, Libertarian
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| [[Mr. Wonka]]
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| [[SX80]]
 
| [[SX80]]
 
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| 0 (00 %)
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| 7
 
| 7
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| [[Beaver United Left Alternative]]
 
| [[Beaver United Left Alternative]]
 
| BULA
 
| BULA
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| [[Beaverss Tribute to Raskol]]
 
| [[Beaverss Tribute to Raskol]]
 
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| Center-left, Libertarian
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| [[Gianpietro Gepetto]]
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| 0 (00 %)
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| 8
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| [[Be Free]]
 
| [[Be Free]]
 
| BF
 
| BF
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=== [[File:Icon - Congress.jpg]] Congress ===
 
=== [[File:Icon - Congress.jpg]] Congress ===
  
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* To view the most recent congress election results, it is recommended to look at this article: {{eLink|article|2323057|Congress elections - the results(September - October 2013)}}
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* To view the most recent congress election results it is recommended to look at this article: {{eLink|article|2323057|Congress elections - the results(September - October 2013)}}
 
* Due to the occupation of Belgium by Poland there is no congress at this time. Only the [[Country President]] holds the right to vote.
 
* Due to the occupation of Belgium by Poland there is no congress at this time. Only the [[Country President]] holds the right to vote.
  
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This chart is based on the last congressional elections in eBelgium (Sep 2013).
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This chart is based on the last known congress election in eBelgium.
 
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=== [[File:Icon-pact.gif]] Alliances ===
 
=== [[File:Icon-pact.gif]] Alliances ===
  
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Throughout its history and mainly due to the wars fought with countries like [[France]] and [[United Kingdom]], Belgium has signed Mutual Protection Pacts (MPPs) with many countries in an effort to defend its regions. Belgium had maintained a neutral stance throughout many of the world wars until it eventually elected to join the [[Circle of Trust]], passing by a majority in the Belgian Congress on 13th October, 2012. [http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-ebe-full-member-of-cot-2137943/1/20].
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Through it's history and mainly through the wars with [[France]] and [[United Kingdom]], Belgium has signed Mutual Protection Pacts (MPPs) with countries, members of [[ONE]], mainly to defend its regions. The Belgian Congress approved recently the [[Charter of CoT]] and Belgium became a full member of [[Circle of Trust]] alliance in 10/13/2012 [http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-ebe-full-member-of-cot-2137943/1/20].
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In the beginning of November 2013, Belgium left the alliance CoT along with most of its members did and has since then retaken a neutral stance.
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Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed neutral stance again.
  
 
==== Mutual Protection Pacts of Belgium ====
 
==== Mutual Protection Pacts of Belgium ====

Revision as of 12:45, 1 March 2014

Languages: 
EnglishIcon-English.png
FrançaisIcon-France.png
ItalianoIcon-Italy.png
NederlandsIcon-Netherlands.png


Belgium
Flag of Belgium   Coat of Arms of Belgium

On the map


General
General rank 57 ▲
Anthem The "Brabançonne" <video type="youtube" id="cUplg16ovjY" width="100%" height="25px" frame="false" position="center" />
Motto Strength through Unity
Capital Wallonia
Demographics
Language English, Dutch, French and German
Population 365 ▲
Politics
President The Valeyard
Party Res Belgica
Economics
Currency Flag-Belgium.jpg Belgian Franc (BEF)
Minimum salary Flag-Belgium.jpg 1.00 BEF
Average salary Flag-Belgium.jpg 16.68 BEF
Military
Territories 3
Communication
Website Official Forum
Forum forum
IRC chat

Map of Belgium

Last update February 18th 2014


Belgium (French: Belgique, Dutch: België, German: Belgien) is a small country in Western Europe. Belgium is currently in its third era of existence, having been part of two different unions, one with the Icon-UK.png UK and one with the Icon-Netherlands.png Netherlands, called the Icon-United Netherlands.png United Netherlands. Belgium is a parliamentary democracy. It had maintained a neutral stance in the politics and wars surrounding it, until 13 October 2013 when it has declared its support for the Circle of Trust (CoT)and was a full member. Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed neutral stance again.

Icon history.png History

Main article: History of Belgium

Belgium was among the first countries in the beginning of eRepublik. Belgium's population grew slowly before they agreed to merge with the United Kingdom in April 2008. In February 2009, 10 months after Belgium merged with the United Kingdom, two resistance wars were launched to free Belgium, the first failed but the next succeeded. It wasn't until the 21st February 2009 before Belgium became a complete independent nation.

Icon achievement Society Builder on.gif Society

Icon-social-mic-home.gif Communication and Media

The main language in Belgium is English, however French, Dutch and to a lesser extent, German (as the national languages of Belgium) are also used.

Icon - Chat.png
Icon - Forums.png
Icon-Belgium.png

Paper-Compass.png Geography

Belgium borders the original territories of Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Through the years, as a result of military activity, Belgium has bordered other countries too - like Poland.


Region Occupier Resources Map
Flanders Flag-Belgium.jpg Icon - Fish.png Region-Flanders.png
Brussels Flag-Belgium.jpg Icon - Fruits.png Region-Brussels.png
Wallonia Flag-Belgium.jpg Icon - Iron.png Region-Wallonia.png
Current Neighbours
Neutral Allied Hostile
Icon-Poland.png Poland
Icon-United Kingdom.png United Kingdom




Icon achievement Hard Worker on.gif Economy

Taxes

Product Work Tax Import Tax VAT
Icon - Food Q3.png Food 0% 15% 5%
Icon - Weapon Q2.png Weapon 0% 10% 1%
Icon - Aircraft Q1.png Aircraft weapon 0% 0% 0%
Icon - Moving ticket Q3.png Moving ticket 0% 0% 0%
Icon - House Q3.png House 0% 10% 1%
Raw material Work Tax Import Tax VAT
Icon - Food Raw Materials.png Food raw material 0% 35% -
Icon - Weapon Raw Materials.png Weapon raw material 0% 20% -
Icon - Aircraft Weapon Raw Materials.png Aircraft weapon raw material 0% 0% -
Icon - House Raw Materials.png House raw material 0% 5% -
  • Last update: 12 April 2016

Belgian Treasury

Information about the Belgian treasury can be found here.

Icon achievement Congress Member on.gif Politics

The Constitution

The constitution of Belgium can be found here: http://wiki.erepublik.com/index.php/Constitution_of_Belgium


Icon position country president.gif Presidents

  • See here to view the election results.

The following table lists Presidents of Belgium.

Name Period Party
Olv007 (De-Facto) January 2010 - February 2010 Belgium for Belgians
Olv007 February 2010 - March 2010
Elynea March 2010 - April 2010
Ragoth April 2010 - May 2010 Res Belgica
Apotygma May 2010 - June 2010 Belgium for Belgians
June 2010 - July 2010
AlphaMFPEFM_Z (Impeached) July 2010 - July 2010
Thore Thoreson (De Facto) July 2010 - August 2010 Free Belgium
Thore Thoreson August 2010 - September 2010
Theneka September 2010 - October 2010 Belgian Communist Party
MaryamQ October 2010 - November 2010 Res Belgica
ThomasRed November 2010 - January 2011 Belgium for Belgians
Sammy Tanghe January 2011 - February 2011 Res Belgica
LeValeureuxLiegeois February 2011 - February 2011 Belgium for Belgians
Shadowukcs (De-Facto) February 2011 - March 2011 Res Belgica
ThomasRed March 2011 - April 2011 Belgium For Belgians
NLSP April 2011 - May 2011 United Left Alliance
mittekemuis May 2011 - July 2011
Fhaemita Malodorous July 2011 - August 2011
Critically August 2011 - September 2011 All TOgethers
Monsieur Guillontine September 2011 - September 2011 Belgian Communist Party
Jofroi (De-Facto) September 2011 - October 2011 All TOgethers
Jamster737 October 2011 - November 2011 Belgium for Belgians
Ward De Bever November 2011 - December 2011 the Om party
MaryamQ December 2011 - January 2012 Res Belgica
Nohjis January 2012 - March 2012
David Cnudde March 2012 - March 2012 Belgium for Belgians
Goopypants (De-Facto) March 2012 - April 2012 the Om party
BrunoCND April 2012 - May 2012 All TOgethers
mittekemuis May 2012 - June 2012 Res Belgica
Goopypants June 2012 - July 2012 the Om party
Cooke4444 July 2012 - August 2012 H.O.P.E.
Requiem Domine August 2012 - September 2012 the Om party
Nohjis September 2012 - October 2012
NLSP October 2012 - November 2012 Res Belgica
Lily Jayne Summers November 2012 - December 2012
BrunoCND December 2012 - January 2013 All TOgethers
January 2013 - February 2013
Tony Clifford February 2013 - March 2013
boer jan March 2013 - April 2013 Res Belgica
Alexandross April 2013 - May 2013 All TOgethers
Beaverss Tribute to Raskol May 2013 - June 2013
MCKitkat June 2013 - July 2013 United Left Alliance
Elynea July 2013 - August 2013 The Belgian Dream
JdlF August 2013 - September 2013 All TOgethers
Maresal Lengas September 2013 - October 2013 The Belgian Dream
MaryamQ October 2013 - November 2013 Res Belgica
NLSP November 2013 - December 2013
The Valeyard December 2013 - January 2014
January 2014 - February 2014
Mr. Wonka February 2014 - March 2014 All TOgethers

Government

The Belgium Parliament (Belgisch Parlement - parlement belge)

The following table lists the current members of the Belgian cabinet:

Name Position
Mr. Wonka President
Critically Prime Minister
Konrad Neumann Chief of Staff
The Valeyard Minister of Defence
MCKitkat & Cika Nikola96 Deputy Minister of Defence
The Valeyard & Alexandross & mittekemuis Minister of Foreign Affairs
Cika Nikola96 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
SX80 Minister of Finance
Jofroi & Viridi Deputy Minister of Finance
Tensa Zangetsu san Minister of Security
Olv007 Deputy Minister of Security
Chihiroh Minister of Education
Franckie18 Deputy Minister of Education
NLSP Advisor
Olv007 Advisor


Flag-Belgium.jpg Governments of Belgium by month
2010
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2011
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2012
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2013
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2014
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2015
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2016
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2017
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2018
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2019
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2020
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2021
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2022
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
2023
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December

Icon position party president.gif Political Parties

The political parties of Belgium are listed below. They are the current parties of the Belgian Freedom Period, and may be subject to immediate change. Current settings of the list below are based on day 2282

Ranking Logo Party Name Initials Political Stance Party President Congress Seats Members Names of Congressmen/Congresswomen
2 50px Liberation Front LF Far-left, Libertarian Olv007 0 (00 %) 25 ▼ none due to occupation
1 50px Res Belgica RB Center, Libertarian The Valeyard 0 (00 %) 37 none due to occupation
5 50px The Belgian Dream TBD Center, Libertarian Maresal Lengas 0 (00 %) 17 ▼ none due to occupation
3 All TOgethers.jpg All TOgethers ATO Center-left, Libertarian Mr. Wonka 0 (00 %) 22 ▲ none due to occupation
6 50px Union-Unie UU Center, Libertarian SX80 0 (00 %) 17 ▲
7 50px Beaver United Left Alternative BULA Far-left, Libertarian Beaverss Tribute to Raskol 0 (00 %) 8
4 Logo L.I.O.N.png L.I.O.N LION Center-left, Libertarian Gianpietro Gepetto 0 (00 %) 20 none due to occupation
8 50px Be Free BF Center-right, Libertarian boer jan 0 (00 %) 6


Icon - Congress.jpg Congress


23%

13%

13%

23%

26%


This chart is based on the last known congress election in eBelgium.

Icon Field Marshal.jpg Military

Main article: Belgian Army
File:BNAlittle.jpg
The Belgian National Army Logo

The Belgian Army has three military unit:


Avatar State-owned Military Units Commander
75px Belgian National Army e Vladimir
75px Belgian Civilian Army thrasos1996
75px Awesome Boot Camp Chihiroh


Icon-pact.gif Alliances

Through it's history and mainly through the wars with France and United Kingdom, Belgium has signed Mutual Protection Pacts (MPPs) with countries, members of ONE, mainly to defend its regions. The Belgian Congress approved recently the Charter of CoT and Belgium became a full member of Circle of Trust alliance in 10/13/2012 [1]. Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed neutral stance again.

Mutual Protection Pacts of Belgium

Belgium has mutual protection pacts with the following countries:


Embargo List

This country doesn't have any trading embargoes at the moment.


External Links

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