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Belgium student education cost protests 2026
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OCT 07 · Day 1
Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs
Belgium's education budget has been under pressure due to a cost-of-living crisis and spiralling energy costs.
Police in Belgium detained more than 100 people after demonstrations in Liege against the rising cost of education turned violent in some places.
A 19-year-old student named Amelia Di Salve said protests in France influenced the students in Belgium.