Political parties in Belgium

Belgium has a complex political landscape with multiple parties representing diverse linguistic and regional groups. Major parties include Flemish parties like N-VA (nationalist and conservative), CD&V (Christian democrat), and Groen (green), as well as Francophone parties such as PS (socialist), MR (liberal), and Ecolo (green). The country is divided mainly between Dutch-speaking Flanders, French-speaking Wallonia, and bilingual Brussels. Governments often form coalitions since no single party wins outright. This multipart system ensures representation for various interests, fostering cooperation across linguistic and regional lines within a parliamentary democracy.