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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes

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Briefings

Thousands gathered in Brussels for an anti-austerity protest on October 9, 2026, but Belgian police intervened with tear gas, water cannons, and baton charges against individuals labeled as 'troublemakers.' The incident occurred at the sidelines of the main rally, resulting in immediate physical confrontation between demonstrators and law enforcement.

Key points

• On October 9, 2026, approximately thousands of people assembled in Brussels for an anti-austerity demonstration.
• Belgian police deployed tear gas, water cannons, and baton charges against protesters identified as 'troublemakers' at the rally's sidelines.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing police intervention; specific casualty counts, injury details, or broader protest duration are not provided.

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