Belgian Alderman Hasselin Accepts Conviction, Won't Appeal

Joël Hasselin, an MR alderman in Courcelles, Belgium, will not appeal his conviction for violence against police during the 2024 Souvret Carnival. He will serve 70 hours of community service, citing a desire for peace for his family and municipality. The decision is a local political-legal matter with no broader market or geopolitical implications.

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