Belgian schools tighten security after student protests

Schools in Liège and Hainaut, Belgium, will implement reinforced security measures Monday following last week's student protests that saw significant unrest in Liège, with increased police presence and closed classroom facades to protect students. The student committee criticized the security approach, noting students were excluded from planning meetings with the mayor and police. In Hainaut, seven schools in Mons and Tournai will delay class starts to 10 a.m., with supervised access from 7:30 a.m. and enhanced police patrols. Authorities urge parents to know their children's plans, while Wallonia-Brussels Minister-President Elisabeth Degryse attributes the anger partly to confusion with French measures, calling for dialogue over violence. Namur is monitoring social media for a potential 8 a.m. gathering.