Violent student protests spread from France to Belgium (VIDEOS)

Police have made arrests in Liege amid vandalism, fires, and attempts to damage school property Student protests have spread from France to Belgium, with demonstrations over education conditions marred by vandalism, fires, and arrests in the Liege region on Monday.The unrest follows weeks of violent school protests across France, where students began protesting in mid-September over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, deteriorating buildings, and long school days. Belgian students have raised similar grievances while also opposing local education reforms, higher public transportation costs, and rising tuition fees.Hundreds gathered outside schools across Liege, blocking entrances and marching through the city. Shops in the center closed as a precaution, while protesters attempted to damage shutters at the Saint-Michel Institute. Firefighters also reported scooter fires in nearby Herstal and Chenee.Belçika'nın Liege kentinde öğrenciler, hükümet karşıtı protesto gösterileri düzenliyor. https://t.co/peDq12gwOL— gdh (@gdhdijital) October 5, 2026Police made 16 arrests on Monday, according to local media. Officers also found glass bottles and fabric in some protesters’ bags that t...