Belgian students take to streets protesting education costs in wake of France riots

In Liège, Belgium, hundreds of students have engaged in street protests against rising education costs and overcrowding in the French-language education system. The demonstrations, which followed earlier unrest in June and recent student movements in France, led to 107 arrests and property damage. Local authorities issued emergency alerts advising businesses to close, while student representatives cited tuition increases from €835 to €1,194 as a primary grievance. Mayor Willy Demeyer has called for a return to calm and peaceful dialogue.

In Liège, Belgium, hundreds of students have engaged in street protests against rising education costs and overcrowding in the French-language education system. The demonstrations, which followed earlier unrest in June and recent student movements in France, led to 107 arrests and property damage. Local authorities issued emergency alerts advising businesses to close, while student representatives cited tuition increases from €835 to €1,194 as a primary grievance. Mayor Willy Demeyer has called for a return to calm and peaceful dialogue.