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Around 100 Activists Demand Climate Policy and Strong Public Services

From La Libre Belgique · () French

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  • Around 100 activists gathered in Brussels under the slogan “Rise for Convergence: Stand Up for Our Social and Environmental Rights.”
  • The groups linked the climate crisis to social concerns and said Belgium was unprepared for extreme weather after this summer’s heatwaves.
  • They called for major investment in public services and the ecological transition, while criticizing cuts in education, healthcare and culture.

Around 100 climate activists, members of citizens’ groups and other organizations gathered Sunday afternoon at Place de l’Albertine in Brussels. Their slogan was “Rise for Convergence: Stand Up for Our Social and Environmental Rights.”

The action was organized by Rise for Climate, Mars Attacks and Agora des Habitants de la Terre. The groups sought to pressure Belgian and European leaders by bringing climate and social crises together in the same protest.

They argued that this summer’s heatwaves showed Belgium was not sufficiently prepared for extreme weather. Protesters also criticized savings measures affecting education, healthcare, culture and public services.

The activists said major investments were needed in public services and the ecological transition.

Rise for Convergence: Stand Up for Our Social and Environmental Rights

· ProtestersThe slogan used for the Brussels demonstration.
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