https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgian-protesters-and-police-skirmish-at-anti-government-demonstrations-in-brusselsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgian-protesters-and-police-skirmish-at-anti-government-demonstrations-in-brusselshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgian-protesters-and-police-skirmish-at-anti-government-demonstrations-in-brussels#u166620Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:51:06 +0000Protests in Brussels turned tense as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators. The protests were against the Belgian government's spending cuts and alleged police violence. Clashes broke out between police and protesters, with several people detained. The protests were largely peaceful in the morning but escalated later.Why it mattersThe protests in Brussels are part of a larger movement against the Belgian government's spending cuts, particularly in the education sector. There have been several protests in recent weeks, with some turning violent. The governme