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European protests over rising costs
Many protesters gathered in Brussels, Belgium, to protest the high cost of living and cuts in government spending, with around 30,000 people participating in a march against austerity. The events escalated as protesters, dressed in black and wearing masks, hurled stones and fireworks at security forces and set fires, including bicycles and electric scooters. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters, leading to traffic disruptions and interference with public transportation. Although police clarified that the violence was not directly linked to the march, the protests coincided with rising tensions due to increased student costs, with university fees rising from €835 to €1,194, and previous incidents of violence in other cities. These demonstrations are part of broader student movements and protests against deteriorating living conditions and economic hardships, amid government calls to hire more teachers to address the education crisis, while trade unions refuse to surrender to austerity pressures.
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