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Paris's cost of living protests spiral into France's worst violence, riots in decades

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement.

A police officer falls during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Nantes, France, October 17, 2026.
Police detain a demonstrator during a students' protest in Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2026.

Protesters clash with police in Brussels as anti-government demonstrations spread across Europe

European Commissioner for Migration, Dimitris Avramopoulos arrives at Fort St. Angelo in Birgu, Malta, to attend a meeting of Interior ministers from four EU countries, France, Germany, Italy and Malta on September 23, 2019.

Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid EU 'Qatargate' probe

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025.

Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU - report


Two sanitation workers in Brussels are accused of chanting for the death of Jewish politician

Brussels sanitation workers chant death threats against Jewish politician Viviane Teitelbaum. Complaint filed, disciplinary action pursued.

Teitelbaum Viviane, 22 January 2020. Uploaded on 27/5/2024

Palestinian PM: European countries are encouraged to recognize Palestinian state

"This is again hopefully a source of encouragement for these countries to take the necessary courageous step,"  Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa said.

 Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is welcomed by European Council President Charles Michel in Brussels, Belgium May 26, 2024.

Airsoft grenades thrown at Israeli embassy in Belgium

While police have not announced a motive, this is one of many incidents this week against Israeli embassies across the globe.

 An ambulance drives near King Baudouin Stadium after the match between Belgium and Sweden was suspended following a shooting in Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2023.

Arab and EU ministers to discuss Gaza war, peace efforts

Sven Koopmans said EU members agreed on core priorities such as ending the war, avoiding a regional war, and working towards a two state solution.

 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates shakes hands with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 7, 2023.

Imam recites Quran at Belgian parliament, calling for killing, kidnapping of Jews

Since the war in Gaza began, between October 7 and December 7, Belgium's anti-discrimination agency registered 91 reported incidents related to the conflict, exceeding the 57 recorded in 2022.

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

Borrell threatens Israel on two-state solution, as EU begins road map talks

“I don’t think we should talk about the Middle East peace process anymore,” Borrell told reporters. “We should start talking specifically about the two-state-solution."

 European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a joint news conference with Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in Beirut, Lebanon January 6, 2024.

More than 20,000 people join pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels

"What is happening right now in Gaza is beyond devastating," one demonstrator said, carrying a poster that read "Ceasefire now!" in Dutch.

People take part in a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues, in Brussels, Belgium, November 11, 2023.

EU leaders vow tighter borders, more repatriations after Brussels attack

The European Commission said the bloc's new migration pact would help prevent such situations by allowing swifter deportations of foreigners who are deemed a security threat.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pay tribute to the victims two days after a gunman shot dead two Swedes, at the place of the shooting in Brussels, Belgium October 18, 2023.

Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk

"We saw it again yesterday in Brussels. All European states are vulnerable, and there is indeed a resurgence of Islamist terrorism," Macron said.

 French President Emmanuel Macron attends a press conference in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2023.

Thousands march in Brussels on anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

The Tehran government has accused the United States and Israel and their local agents of fomenting the unrest to destabilize Iran.

 People hold a placard with pictures of, as Iranian call them, martyrs, during a rally of Iranian diaspora in Europe, on the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, which prompted protests across their country, in Brussels, Belgium September 15, 2023.