Thousands march in Brussels demanding stronger climate policies and fossil-fuel taxes
Tens of thousands gathered in Brussels for a climate march organized by the Climate Coalition, calling for higher ambition and a permanent tax on fossil-fuel profits.
The demonstration, coordinated by the Climate Coalition with many partners, attracted tens of thousands of participants in Brussels. Protesters presented five key demands, including taxing fossil-fuel companies and phasing out subsidies for fossil energy. They highlighted record earnings of major oil firms and urged the Belgian government to redirect part of those gains to society, criticizing both the federal government and the European Commission for insufficient action.
Why it matters
The protest highlights rising public demand for tougher climate action and profit taxes on fossil-fuel firms in Belgium and the EU.
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