Merchtem
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Merchtem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Peizegem, Brussegem, Hamme and Merchtem proper. On January 1, 2006 Merchtem had a total population of 14,838. The total area is 36.72 km² which gives a population density of 404 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Language controversy
On August 28, 2006 mayor Eddie de Block introduced a ban on speaking French in the town's schools. Mayor de Block said that the measure did not violate human rights and that it would help integration. A previous ban on signs in languages different from Dutch in the town's markets had been overturned by Flemish Interior Minister Marino Keulen.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Belgian town bans school French", BBC News, September 1, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
[edit] External links
- Official website - Available only in Dutch
- KWB Merchtem - Available only in Dutch
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