In 1929, he signed, together with Camille Huysmans, the "Compromis des Belges" (Compromise of the Belgians). This document judged separatism, accepted the cultural autonomy of Flanders and Wallonia, and suggested a greater autonomy for municipalities and provinces.
In 1929, he collaborated with Camille Huysmans to sign the "Compromis des Belges" (Compromise of the Belgians), a document that judged separatism, recognized the cultural autonomy of Flanders and Wallonia, and suggested increased autonomy for local governments and provinces.