Brussels, Antwerp, and other Belgian cities prepare early for New Year’s Eve, implementing e-scooter bans, controlled fireworks zones, and house arrests to prevent violence and protect emergency services
Belgian coalition infighting shelves plan to deploy troops in Brussels hotspots, linking urban security to prison overcrowding and exposing federal control over public order decisions
Brussels will prohibit all scooter use on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day morning. Authorities say the temporary ban aims to cut accidents, protect emergency responders, and prevent misuse during celebrations
A large-scale farmers’ protest has brought widespread disruption to Brussels, closing roads and tunnels while impacting public transport, as demonstrators rally against EU farm policies and trade agreements during a high-level European summit attended by leaders from across the bloc
The Belgian government has earmarked €25 million to expand and repair police surveillance cameras, boosting security in major cities. Brussels and Antwerp receive the largest shares, while additional funds will support other police zones nationwide based on staffing levels numbers
