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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.
 
'''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.
 
Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed a neutral stance for a while. It i currently a member of [[P.L.U.T.O.]].
 
Beginning of November 2013 Belgium left the alliance CoT just like most of it's members did and has since then taken a renewed a neutral stance for a while. It i currently a member of [[P.L.U.T.O.]].
  
== [[File:History-48.png|45px]] History ==
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{{main|History of Belgium}}
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{{Main|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.
 
'''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.
  
[[Mittekemuis]] was named Queen of eBelgium on July 4, 2011 by a congress majority{{Ref|e|article|1815595}} and shortly thereafter announced the royals and other nobles of eBelgium in an article [http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-queen-mittekemuis-announcement- Mittekemuis Announcement]
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[[Mittekemuis]] was named Queen of eBelgium on July 4, 2011 (Day {{Day|July 4, 2011}}) by a congress majority{{Ref|e|article|1815595}} and shortly thereafter announced the royals and other nobles of eBelgium in an article {{eLink|article|1816182|Mittekemuis Announcement}}.
  
The Monarchy was reestablished in January 2014 and [[Critically]] was chosen by the eBelgian community as [[Monarch|King]] and confirmed by congress [http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-ebe-cp-first-update1-2363756/1/20 First update]
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The Monarchy was reestablished in January 2014 and [[Critically]] was chosen by the eBelgian community as [[Monarch|King]] and confirmed by congress {{eLink|article|2363756|First update}}.
  
 
==[[File:Icon achievement society builder on.gif]] Society==
 
==[[File:Icon achievement society builder on.gif]] Society==
  
 
===[[File:Icon-social-mic-home.gif]] Communication and media===
 
===[[File: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.
 
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.
  
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* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/belgium-info-243202/1 '''Belgium.info - Presidential newspaper, Foreign Affairs''']
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* {{eLink|newspaper|243202|'''Belgium.info - Presidential newspaper, Foreign Affairs'''}}
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/belgian-encyclopedia-235407/1 '''Belgian Encyclopedia - Education and culture''']
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* {{eLink|newspaper|235407|'''Belgian Encyclopedia - Education and culture'''}}
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/citizen-defence-orders-226579/1 '''eBelgium Military/Citizen Defence Orders - Ministry of Defence''']
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* {{eLink|newspaper|226579|'''eBelgium Military/Citizen Defence Orders - Ministry of Defence'''}}
* [http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/ebe-mof-news-and-reports-219248/1 '''NBB-BNB/eBE MoF News and Reports - Ministry of Economy''']
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* {{eLink|newspaper|219248|'''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''']
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'''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.
 
'''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.
  
 
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=== Belgian treasury ===
 
=== Belgian treasury ===
 
 
Information about the Belgian treasury can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuNTC4vABk4-dGVxYk4xVFAzbnUxRXdDcnk2SGVGa3c&usp=sharing here].
 
Information about the Belgian treasury can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuNTC4vABk4-dGVxYk4xVFAzbnUxRXdDcnk2SGVGa3c&usp=sharing here].
  
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=== The Constitution ===
 
=== The Constitution ===
 
 
The constitution of Belgium can be found here: [[Constitution of Belgium]]
 
The constitution of Belgium can be found here: [[Constitution of Belgium]]
  
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=== [[File:Icon position politics president.gif]] Presidents ===
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{{Main|List of presidents of Belgium}}
 
{{Main|List of presidents of Belgium}}
  
 
=== Government ===
 
=== Government ===
 
 
[[File:Belgisch Parlement.jpg|right|thumb|The Belgium Parliament (Belgisch Parlement - parlement belge)]]
 
[[File:Belgisch Parlement.jpg|right|thumb|The Belgium Parliament (Belgisch Parlement - parlement belge)]]
 
The following table lists the current members of the Belgian cabinet:
 
The following table lists the current members of the Belgian cabinet:
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{{Template:Governments of Belgium by month}}
 
{{Template:Governments of Belgium by month}}
  
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The political parties of Belgium are listed below.  
 
The political parties of Belgium are listed below.  
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==[[File:Icon military.png]] Military==
 
==[[File:Icon military.png]] Military==
 
{{Main|Belgian Army}}
 
{{Main|Belgian Army}}
[[File:BNAlittle.jpg‎|75px|right|thumb|The Belgian National Army Logo]]
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The Belgian Army has three [[military unit]]s:
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The Belgian Army had three big [[military unit]]s:
* Under unclear circumstances the [[Belgian Armed Forces]] were sold by the back then leader to [[Shadowukcs]]. Not willing to give the MU back to the state, the [[Belgian National Army]] was created. It's current MU leader is [[e Vladimir]]
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* Under unclear circumstances the [[Belgian Armed Forces]] were sold by the back then leader to [[Shadowukcs]]. Not willing to give the MU back to the state, and later dissolved, the [[Belgian National Army]] was created.
* The [[Belgian Civilian Army]] is currently in the process of being dissolved in favor of a merging into 1 Military Unit(Belgian National Army).
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* The [[Belgian Civilian Army]] was dissolved and merged into 1 Military Unit ([[Belgian National Army]]).
* The [[Awesome Boot Camp]] No longer exist as its member were spread over many diverse [[military unit]]s.
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* The [[Awesome Boot Camp]] does not longer exist as its member were spread over many diverse [[military unit]]s.
  
 
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=== [[File:Icon-pact.gif]] Alliances ===
 
=== [[File:Icon-pact.gif]] Alliances ===
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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 {{Ref|e|article|2137943}}.
  
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].
 
 
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. Since early 2014 the government decided to take a pro-[[Sirius]] stance.
 
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. Since early 2014 the government decided to take a pro-[[Sirius]] stance.
  
On November 30th 2015 (Day '''{{Day|November 30, 2015}}''' of the New World) [[P.L.U.T.O.]] was founded by {{CountryLink|Belgium}}, {{CountryLink|Spain}} and {{CountryLink|United Kingdom}}{{ref|e|article|2567972}}. [[MCKitkat]] became it's first leader
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On November 30th 2015 (Day '''{{Day|November 30, 2015}}''' of the New World) [[P.L.U.T.O.]] was founded by {{CountryLink|Belgium}}, {{CountryLink|Spain}} and {{CountryLink|United Kingdom}}{{Ref|e|article|2567972}}. [[MCKitkat]] became it's first leader
  
 
==== Mutual protection pacts of Belgium ====
 
==== Mutual protection pacts of Belgium ====

Revision as of 11:19, 5 May 2017

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 64
Country power 182
Anthem The "Brabançonne"
Motto Strength through Unity
Capital Wallonia
Demographics
Language English, Dutch, French and German
Population 127
Average level 35
Politics
President Director9
Political titles
vCP Shotan
MoD Thorin II Oakenshield
MoFA Ernst Bogdansson
Governor Bobby Teuchan
MoEd El1teBE
Economics
Currency Flag-Belgium.jpg Belgian Franc (BEF)
Minimum salary Flag-Belgium.jpg 100.00 BEF
Average salary Flag-Belgium.jpg 176.72 BEF
Food bonus 70%
Weapon bonus 0%
House bonus 0%
Aircraft bonus 0%
Military
Territories 3
Communication
Forum erepbelgium.com
IRC #eBrussels

Map of Belgium

Last update 16th April 2017

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 a neutral stance for a while. It i currently a member of P.L.U.T.O..

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.

Mittekemuis was named Queen of eBelgium on July 4, 2011 (Day 1322) by a congress majority[1] and shortly thereafter announced the royals and other nobles of eBelgium in an article Mittekemuis Announcement.

The Monarchy was reestablished in January 2014 and Critically was chosen by the eBelgian community as King and confirmed by congress First update.

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.

Region Occupier Resources Map
Flanders Flag-Belgium.jpg Region-Flanders.png
Brussels Flag-Belgium.jpg Icon - Fruits.pngIcon - Fish.pngIcon - Cattle.pngIcon - Grain.png Region-Brussels.png
Wallonia Flag-Belgium.jpg Region-Wallonia.png

Icon economy.png Economy

Taxes

Product Work Tax Import Tax VAT
Icon - Food Q3.png Food 1% 7% 5%
Icon - Weapon Q2.png Weapon 1% 3% 2%
Icon - Aircraft Q1.png Aircraft weapon 1% 3% 1%
Icon - Moving ticket Q3.png Moving ticket 1% 2% 2%
Icon - House Q3.png House 1% 2% 2%
Raw material Work Tax Import Tax VAT
Icon - Food Raw Materials.png Food raw material 1% 99% -
Icon - Weapon Raw Materials.png Weapon raw material 1% 99% -
Icon - Aircraft Weapon Raw Materials.png Aircraft weapon raw material 1% 2% -
Icon - House Raw Materials.png House raw material 1% 2% -

Belgian treasury

Information about the Belgian treasury can be found here.

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The Constitution

The constitution of Belgium can be found here: Constitution of Belgium

Icon position country president.gif Dictators

Role Name Period
DED (Democratically Appointed Dictator) Jofroi March 2015 - April 2015
Olv007 April 2015 - May 2015
ThomasRed May 2015- June 2015
Alexandross June 2015 - June 2015(overthrone after a few days)
Alexandross June 2015 - July 2015
Fhaemita Malodorous August 2015 - October 2015
Franckie18 October 2015 - January 2016
Rhual January 2016 - February 2016

Icon position country president.gif Presidents

Government

The Belgium Parliament (Belgisch Parlement - parlement belge)

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

Name Position
- Dictator(DED)
Director9 President
Shotan Prime Minister
Thorin II Oakenshield Minister of Defence
Ernst Bogdansson Minister of Foreign Affairs
Bobby Teuchan Minister of Finance
El1teBE Minister of Education

Icon position party president.gif Political parties

The political parties of Belgium are listed below.

Logo Party Name Initials Political Stance Party President Congress Seats Members
Default party logo.gif New Hope Far-Left, Anarchist Monster Grinder 2 (20 %) 7
Party-The Belgian Dream.jpg The Belgian Dream TBD Center, Libertarian Maresal Lengas 3 (30 %) 9
Party-All TOgethers.jpg All TOgethers ATO Center-left, Libertarian Icurlybear 2 (20 %) 10
Party-Union-Unie.jpg Democratic Socialist Party DSP Far-left, Totalitarian Shotan 2 (20 %) 11
Default party logo.gif eBelgium Democratic Community eBDC Center, Libertarian Thorin II Oakenshield 1 (10 %) 4
Party-Res Belgica.jpg Res Belgica RB Center, Libertarian boer jan 0 (00 %) 2

Ambassadors of Belgium

Ambassadors of Belgium is an outdated program of the society of Belgium.

Icon military.png Military

Main article: Belgian Army

The Belgian Army had three big military units:

Avatar State-owned Military Units Commander
Belgian National Army.jpg Belgian National Army Ely.nea

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 [2].

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. Since early 2014 the government decided to take a pro-Sirius stance.

On November 30th 2015 (Day 2932 of the New World) P.L.U.T.O. was founded by Icon-Belgium.png Belgium, Icon-Spain.png Spain and Icon-United Kingdom.png United Kingdom[3]. MCKitkat became it's first leader

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