De werking van het eerste rechtstreeks verkozen Vlaams Parlement, 13 juni 1995 - 20 september 1997
- Norbert De Batselier
Abstract
The first general elections for the Flemish Parliament have given this institution a new dynamic. In its first session (1995-1996) several ambitious reforms were approved in order to modernise the internalfunctioning of the Flemish Parliament. It has become a place for debate beyond party borders. In its classic functions like voting laws and controlling government improvement is also visible. However, there are some disappointing results: the attraction of the plenary session stays low and the number of interpellations is still considerable.
In its second session the Flemish Parliament was very active in trying to improve democracy in Flanders. Those innovations have still to be implemented in 1997 and 1998. The modernizing of Flemish Parliament in the last two years has structural characteristics. The end of 1997 and 1998 must show if that is sufficientfor a lasting change in mentality.
How to Cite:
De Batselier, N., (1997) “De werking van het eerste rechtstreeks verkozen Vlaams Parlement, 13 juni 1995 - 20 september 1997”, Res Publica 39(4), 573-595. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/rp.v39i4.18575
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