Belgium youth protest: Police fire tear gas, water cannon at youths in Brussels
Around 30,000 people joined an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes erupted between youths and riot police, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannon. The protests oppose government plans to save €10 billion through spending cuts and other austerity measures
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