DéFI
DéFI (Démocrate fédéraliste indépendant; French pronunciation: [defi] ⓘ) is a social-liberal and regionalist political party in Belgium mainly known for defending French-speakers' interests in and near the Brussels region. Founded in 1964, the party is led by François De Smet, a member of the Chamber of Representatives. The party's current name, DéFI or Défi, was adopted in 2016 and is a backronym of Démocrate, Fédéraliste, Indépendant (literally, "Democratic, Federalist, Independent") meaning "challenge" in French.
DéFI | |
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| President | François De Smet |
| Founded | 11 May 1964 (59 years ago) |
| Headquarters | Chaussée de Charleroi 127 1060 Brussels |
| Ideology | Regionalism Liberalism Social liberalism |
| Political position | Centre to centre-right |
| Colours | Amaranth |
| Chamber of Representatives (French-speaking seats) | 2 / 61 |
| Senate (French-speaking seats) | 0 / 24 |
| Walloon Parliament | 0 / 75 |
| Parliament of the French Community | 3 / 94 |
| Brussels Parliament (French-speaking seats) | 10 / 72 |
| European Parliament (French-speaking seats) | 0 / 8 |
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