Police and protesters clash in Brussels as tens of thousands rally against Belgian budget cuts
Summary
Police clashed with masked protesters in Brussels on Friday 9 October, while tens of thousands of people rallied separately in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and budget-tightening measures introduced by the government, The Independent and Euronews reported. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures, according to Euronews.
Latest: Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the Brussels demonstration against spending cuts, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures, Euronews reported.
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How it unfolded
Friday 9 October
Police and protesters clashed in Brussels as tens of thousands rallied separately against rising living costs and the Belgian government's budget cuts.