Waffle-iron politics

[6] In 1981, public debt amounted to 130% of GNP, among the highest in the European Community at the time.

[7] Waffle-iron politics also led to the creation of several grote nutteloze bouwwerken (large useless construction works) that were misplaced or unnecessary public use.

The name is based on the idea that the waffle-iron always leaves an identical impression on both sides of waffles being baked.

Belgium went from a unitary state to a federal one, giving each region more decision-making power.

[11] Flanders and Wallonia became responsible for their own spending, except in matters affecting the entire state.

A bridge over a railway in Varsenare from 1976, never connected to roads on both ends. [ 1 ]
Waffles on a double-sided iron