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Belgium: Grimbergen’s Unspoken Languages (The New York Times)

Brigitte Adès, August 1, 2012

GRIMBERGEN, BELGIUM — As with most Flemish towns, in Grimbergen speaking Dutch has been made compulsory in official buildings by a royal decree dating from July 18, 1966. Although other languages are allowed in the private domain, there are regular attempts by zealous mayors to extend the language laws to other spheres of life. Read more...