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- Title
The Rebirth of Flemish Nationalism: Assessing the Impact of N-VA Chairman Bart De Wever's Charisma.
- Authors
Rochtus, Dirk
- Abstract
Flemish nationalism is back on the scene. The Nieuw- Vlaamse Alliantie ( N-VA), the political voice of democratic Flemish nationalism, emerged as the big winner of Belgium's 7 June 2009 regional elections. To a significant extent, the N-VA owes its success to the charismatic leadership of its chairman, Bart De Wever. This article investigates the nature of De Wever's charismatic authority, as well as its tenability. As the N-VA becomes a more prominent participant in the Flemish government, will the effect of De Wever's charisma wane? If the success of the N-VA is not structural but tied to the charisma of its chairman, will the party lose its prominence if De Wever fades?
- Subjects
NATIONALISM; FLEMISH movement; POLITICAL science; ELECTIONS; CHARISMATIC authority; POLITICAL parties
- Publication
Studies In Ethnicity & Nationalism, 2012, Vol 12, Issue 2, p268
- ISSN
1473-8481
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1754-9469.2012.01174.x