Student protests over education cuts spread across Europe
Violent unrest has hit several European countries as student activists press for better education systems. Police in Belgium arrested around 200 people during weekend demonstrations.
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What happened
Student activists in several European countries are staging protests, some violent, demanding better education systems. In Belgium, police used water cannon and tear gas near Brussels-Midi station as demonstrators rallied against austerity and education reforms. Around 200 people were arrested there during demonstrations against education cuts.
Why it matters
French teachers describe years of insufficient investment in education.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 4:38 PM ET: Violent unrest gripped several European countries as student activists demanded better education systems.
- Oct 17, 10:50 AM ET: Police clashed with protesters in Brussels, using water cannon and tear gas near Brussels-Midi station.
- Oct 18, 11:20 AM ET: Around 200 people were arrested in Belgium during Saturday demonstrations against education cuts.
- Oct 19, 3:16 AM ET: In France, educators described years of lack of investment in education as student protests continued.
Coverage
- Around 200 Arrested in Belgium During Protests Against Education Cuts (telesurenglish.net)
- Police, protesters clash in Brussels as protests continue in Belgium (Anadolu Agency)
- Student protests spread across Europe as Belgian police make arrests
- Student protests over education costs grip Albania, Belgium and France
- French students keep up nationwide education funding protests
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