Brussels under pressure: army steps in amid drug-related unrest
3 min
Available until 14/10/2026
To tackle the surge in drug-related violence, Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin has ordered the deployment of soldiers in Brussels’ most affected neighborhoods to assist the police. The move has sparked political division: the right hails it as a necessary step, while the left sees it as proof of the government’s inability to address the root causes.
Journalist
A. Le Bourdon, C. Bruère, M. Cottard
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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