I wonder how the french-side can be considered "worse" in terms of simply performing the basic functions of government. A toxic cloud of smoke routinely hangs over a significant part of the dutch-side population - even when not on fire, a massive dump is in the center of the capital city - the utility company is a joke - a significant number of the country's legislators cannot read the language of the law. What is amazing is how many wonderful hardworking people keep things going despite the absurdities.