Clashes between far-right and antifascist groups in Leuven
The far-right demonstration organized in Leuven by the NSV (Nationalistische Studentenvereniging) gathered around 500 participants, mainly nationalist students from various Flemish cities, along with members of Vlaams Belang and other far-right groups. A significant number of football hooligans, some from abroad, were also present. Their protest was driven by nationalist ideas, using the slogan “Save our nation, remigration".
On the other side, about 600 people joined the antifascist counter-demonstration, including antifascist groups, left-wing and communist organizations, and the socialist union BBTK. They aimed to oppose the NSV’s ideology, which they accuse of promoting discriminatory views and using Nazi-related symbols, while also expressing solidarity with international causes such as Palestine and Sudan.
Thursday evening was marked by tensions and clashes, leaving several people injured and about ten arrests. Hooligans actively sought confrontation, and a man of foreign origin was assaulted after the event.
