<p>The student riots that have occurred in France have spread to neighboring Belgium and other European countries. Reports indicate that Belgium's French-speaking community is experiencing significant unrest, which the government has described as a "real, serious, and imminent risk." </p>
<p>On Thursday, BE-Alert, the government-operated emergency notification system, warned citizens to close their businesses due to ongoing major unrest.</p>
<p>Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin condemned the protesters during a press conference after the third night of riots in Liège, attributing the violence to left-wing groups, specifically naming antifa. Quintin stated, "We know that there is a movement, of the Antifa type, active in Liège. Adults who manipulate children in order to put across violent political messages. That is totally unacceptable." </p>
<p>Demonstrators have reportedly vandalized shops and looted stores, with the unrest initially sparked by demands for improved education resources.</p>
<p>Quintin announced on social media that federal units are mobilized alongside local police in Liège, Brussels, and Antwerp to address the situation. He emphasized that police will be reinforced in the coming days and that identified perpetrators will face legal consequences.</p>
<p>In Greece, student associations are organizing protests and walkouts with various demands, including free snacks in cafeterias and free school trips. Meanwhile, in Italy, students have also participated in demonstrations in cities such as Rome, Bologna, and Turin, aligning themselves with the French protests.</p>
<p>In France, the situation remains critical, with over 6,500 arrests reported, most involving minors. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced a suspension of stun grenade use during high school protests pending an investigation into a recent incident where a teenager was injured.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has attempted to address the unrest by acknowledging the importance of student voices and announcing a program called "High School Students’ Time" to collect complaints from students. He has also promised to increase the national education budget and work with student leaders to address issues that contributed to the riots.</p>