Cordon sanitaire: Isolation for right-wing extremists was invented in Flanders

25 years ago, democratic parties signed a document. In doing so, they pledged never to cooperate with the right-wing radicals of "Vlaams Blok." The agreement has lasted to this day.

19. September 2025
Cordon sanitaire steht für die politische Isolation der Rechtsradikalen. Hier der FPÖ-Politiker Harald Vilimsky im Europaparlament.
Cordon sanitaire stands for the political isolation of right-wing extremists. Here, FPÖ politician Harald Vilimsky in the European Parliament. (European Union 2025)

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Last updated: 19. September 2025