Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police

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What happened

Masked agitators clashed with riot police in Brussels as thousands of others marched against Belgium's austerity measures and cost of living crisis.

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  • Reported by Fox News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:48:46 UTC.

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