Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Oct 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Thousands march against Belgian spending cuts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Police clashed with protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, during a trade union-organised demonstration against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part, amid growing opposition to austerity measures.
WHO: Protesters and police
WHAT: Police clashed with protesters during a march against planned spending cuts.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Brussels, Belgium
WHY: The demonstration was organised by trade unions against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts.
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