Belgian students rally over education costs, echoing France

· Politics · Belgium

Hundreds of students, inspired in part by educational unrest in neighboring France, took to the streets of the Belgian city of Liège, with local media reporting 107 arrests in recent days. In France, more than 6,000 people have been arrested since high school protests began over two weeks ago, the majority of them minors with no prior criminal record. The demonstrations reflect broader discontent over education funding, staff shortages and costs across Europe.

Why it matters：Student unrest spreading across Europe signals deeper frustration with education systems and could pressure governments on funding.

Key points

  • Hundreds of students rallied in Liège, Belgium.
  • Local media reported 107 arrests in recent days.
  • More than 6,000 people have been arrested in French school protests.

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