# Police Clash in Brussels as Protests Against Spending Cuts

> Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against Belgian government spending cuts.
- Title: Police Clash in Brussels as Protests Against Spending Cuts
- Summary: Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against Belgian government spending cuts. Police clashed with protesters in Brussels on 9 October…
- Keywords: brussels, police, protesters, spending cuts, belgian government, austerity measures, trade unions, education cuts, university fees, brussels-midi railway station, brussels-central station, tear gas
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/video/2026/10/10/police-clash-with-protesters-in-brussels-as-thousands-march-against-spending-cuts
- Published: 2026-10-09T22:27:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brussels, police, protesters, spending cuts, belgian government, austerity measures, trade unions, education cuts, university fees, brussels-midi railway station, brussels-central station, tear gas
## Brussels Protests
Police clashed with protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October 2026 as thousands marched against Belgian government spending cuts.
## Violence at Railway Stations
Violence erupted near Brussels-Midi railway station where protesters threw objects and fireworks at police, prompting water cannon and tear gas responses.
## Detentions and Damage
Police reported over 100 detentions by Friday evening, including 30 judicial arrests and 80 administrative detentions with property damage but no confirmed casualties.
## Key takeaway

Police clashed with protesters in Brussels on 9 October 2026 as thousands marched against Belgian government spending cuts, resulting in over 100 detentions and property damage.