
Man Injured in Brussels Shooting Linked to Drug Milieu Dispute
A man was injured by gunshots in Brussels, with the incident believed to be a dispute within the drug milieu, prompting Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin to express shock.
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A man was injured by gunshots in Brussels, with the incident believed to be a dispute within the drug milieu, prompting Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin to express shock.

Operations targeting drug trafficking in major Belgian cities, launched in September 2025 by Interior Minister Bernard Quintin, have resulted in 7,300 arrests and the seizure of 2 million euros.

Belgium's "Quintin law," aimed at banning dangerous associations, will be reintroduced with modifications after its rejection by the Council of State. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin assures the legislation is not targeting government protesters.

Comedian Alexandre Dewez is discontinuing his satirical show, stating that political discourse has caught up with satire, rendering his performance no longer ironic.

Police unions are intensifying their protests and considering strikes after talks with Interior Minister Bernard Quintin failed to address concerns over pension reforms, citing that retired police officers die on average ten years younger than other civil servants.

A man was injured by gunfire in Brussels in an incident linked to drug trafficking, prompting Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin to express shock and vow not to be intimidated.

Bernard Quintin has introduced a new measure in Belgium to combat the phenomenon of approximately a thousand sham marriages occurring annually. Information about proven fraudulent marriages will now be recorded in the national register.

Bernard Quintin publicly addressed concerns surrounding LGBTQIA+ associations and the Pride event, specifically refuting claims that Arizona aims to harm these groups. He used a metaphorical statement to further elaborate on his perspective regarding community and identity.

Bernard Quintin responded to Jean Spinette, the mayor of Saint-Gilles, who questioned the utility of military presence following violent events and explosions in the area over the past week.
Bernard Quintin, speaking before the Chamber's Interior Committee, compared the i-police project to a 'horse already dead.' He likened his role to that of a veterinarian confirming that the horse, initially presented as a racehorse, had been dead for a long time.

Bernard Quintin has expressed his grievances with liberal Interior Minister Frank Vandenbroucke, stating he made a request to the minister over a year ago.

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin (MR) has called on Flanders to invest in Brussels Airport to address persistent long queues. He argued that the problem is multifactorial and requires everyone to contribute their part, not just federal police staffing.

The Arizona government is considering expanding the role of private security companies, such as G4S and Securitas, to support police forces, aiming to deploy more officers on the ground. The Interior Minister Bernard Quintin emphasized caution against mixing roles.

Belgium's Interior Minister Annelies Quintin is advancing measures, including a "cafeteria plan," accelerated recruitment, and salary modernization, to improve the attractiveness of the police profession. These proposals will be discussed with trade unions.
Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin stated that an explosion near a synagogue in Liege was an "unscrupulous antisemitic act" and federal prosecutors are investigating, clarifying it is not linked to Iran.