Brussels police clash with 600 protesters at Esplanade de l'Europe

A protest march of 500-600 people with diverse demands from Bruxelles-Central to Bruxelles-Midi was blocked by police at the Esplanade de l'Europe, leading to clashes with tear gas and water cannons. Protesters erected barricades and threw projectiles. The incident is a localized domestic protest, not yet indicating broader instability.