The Vlaams Belang, which opposes non-White immigration into Belgium, is set for a strong showing in local elections due to be held in two weeks’ time, a poll has revealed.

The Ipsos poll published by De Morgen and La Libre newspapers showed the Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest), which also advocates separatism for Flanders, remained the second most popular party in the Dutch-speaking region, just behind the Christian Democrats.

The party's leader, Philip Dewinter also moved up to become the third most popular political leader in Flanders, up from fifth spot. Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, who is trying to keep his fragile coalition government together amid a confidence crisis, remained most popular leader ahead of his main rival Yves Leterme, first minister of Flanders and head of the Christian Democrats.

In addition, the French-speaking anti-immigrant National Front in Wallonia is set to poll 9.3 percent of the vote in their region of the country.

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