Belgian police face riots during austerity protests
Approximately 30,000 people Demonstrated in Brussels in protest against austerity policies aimed at reducing the fiscal deficit, which led to violence and vandalism by some protesters, including the police using tear gas and water hoses. The demonstrations are taking place amid negotiations by the Belgian government to cut the fiscal deficit by 10.5 billion euros by 2029, through measures such as raising taxes and reducing spending, especially in the health and education sectors. Additionally, students opposing the increase in university registration fees joined the protesters, amid concerns that these policies will continue to strain public services.
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