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National Conservatism Conference: Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels event
bbc.com ^ | April 16, 2024 | Nick Beake in Brussels and Laura Gozzi

Posted on 04/16/2024 7:20:14 PM PDT by posterchild

People were stopped from entering the National Conservatism Conference a few hours after it began, organisers said - although it continued for those inside.

The local mayor said he issued the order to ensure public security.

Organisers of the conference said they "overcame attempts to silence" them.

They said they plan to continue with the conference on Wednesday, writing: "See you again tomorrow!" on X, formerly Twitter.

Hungary's Mr Orban - who is due to speak there - has reacted with indignation, posting on Facebook: "Brussels just moved up a gear. If anyone stands up for peace, they are simply banned.

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