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Police Clash in Brussels as Protests Against Spending Cuts
Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against Belgian government spending cuts.
In brief
Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against Belgian government spending cuts. 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. Originally reported by euronews.
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.
The big picture
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.
