Brussels braces for ‘freedom convoy’ protesting coronavirus restrictions

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By Alex Lennane

14/02/2022

The Ambassador Bridge between Canada and the US has finally re-opened to traffic after protestors were moved on. But anti-Covid regulation protests are now spreading globally. The weekend saw hundreds of vehicles try to enter Paris – with about 440 of those now moving on to Brussels. Authorities are attempting to redirect them, but they seem pretty determined… Politco reports.

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