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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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