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Education Protests Erupt in Belgium, Chile Over Tuition, Austerity

6/5/2026

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Education reform protests erupted in Brussels and Santiago, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons.
Belgium’s French Community will raise tuition to €1,194, add two unpaid teaching hours, and vote on June 4, with Minister Valérie Glatigny saying measures address a €1.9 billion deficit and align fees with Flemish institutions.
In Chile, President José Antonio Kast’s austerity plan cuts $6 billion in spending, including a 3 % education reduction, sparking clashes on June 3.

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Education reform protests erupted in Brussels and Santiago, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons.
Belgium’s French Community will raise tuition to €1,194, add two unpaid teaching hours, and vote on June 4, with Minister Valérie Glatigny saying measures address a €1.9 billion deficit and align fees with Flemish institutions.
In Chile, President José Antonio Kast’s austerity plan cuts $6 billion in spending, including a 3 % education reduction, sparking clashes on June 3.