Police arrest three after discovery of thousands of abuse images
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Authorities in Antwerp have arrested three suspects following the discovery of thousands of images depicting the sexual abuse of unconscious women. It is also suggested that former partners of the accused may be among the victims.
Meanwhile, speculation is mounting regarding a potential "total crisis" for the government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever this weekend. This comes as Flemish Minister for Brussels and Media Cieltje Van Achter defends significant budget cuts to public broadcaster VRT, prompting planned union strikes. Heritage institutions are also strongly protesting drastic cultural budget reductions, with Flemish Minister for Welfare and Poverty Reduction, Culture and Equal Opportunities Caroline Gennez facing criticism, while a cultural operator has alleged clientelistic practices in plastic arts subsidies. The De Wever government is reportedly preparing new tax measures to raise billions, and…
In other political developments, Egbert Lachaert, Flemish Member of Parliament, has accused Prime Minister De Wever of systematically undermining Flemish liberal parties. Governments at the federal, Walloon, and Brussels levels are reportedly in a sprint to finalize budgetary matters, and student demonstrations are occurring across Belgium.