Belgian ministers clash over migration-violence link in riot aftermath

Walloon Minister Yves Coppieters publicly condemned Defense Minister Theo Francken's remarks linking riot violence to mass immigration, calling them nauseating and a dangerous amalgam. The exchange highlights a deepening political rift within Belgium's coalition over migration and public order, with Francken's N-VA pushing a hardline narrative. The dispute is domestic but signals potential coalition friction that could affect government stability.