In a bizarre turn of events, Belgian authorities are investigating the Flemish nationalist party, Vlaams Belang, for filming an attack on its own headquarters.
The incident, which occurred last month during a book launch by French conservative Jordan Bardella, has sparked outrage, with critics claiming that the victims are now being treated like criminals.
The attack unfolded on November 13, when Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN), hosted the launch of his bestselling book, Ce que je cherche, at the House of Hungary in Brussels. Around 400 radical leftist protesters, waving Antifa flags and chanting against “fascism,” clashed violently with police. Riot officers used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd, but the violence didn’t stop there.
The mob moved on to Madouplein, where Vlaams Belang’s headquarters is located, and began targeting the building with trash bins, traffic signs, and even attempted arson. Despite the damage to the office, Belgium’s response has been shockingly subdued.
The real twist comes after the attack: Vlaams Belang is now under investigation for privacy violations. The party’s security cameras, which captured the attack, also recorded footage of the public street outside their building—sparking a formal complaint under Belgium’s strict privacy laws. Party leader Tom Van Grieken expressed disbelief, stating, “This is the world turned upside down. Our office is attacked, and yet we’re the ones under scrutiny. Only in Belgium could this happen.”
Van Grieken also criticized the lack of support from Flemish authorities, noting the contrast between domestic indifference and the international solidarity they’ve received: “I’ve had foreign leaders calling to express their support, but here at home, the silence is deafening.”
The attack on Vlaams Belang’s headquarters highlights a disturbing trend in European politics: radical left-wing groups, often cloaking their violence in anti-fascist rhetoric, are increasingly targeting conservative movements. The protesters, who tried to silence both Bardella and Vlaams Belang through force, embody the hypocrisy of those who claim to defend democracy while suppressing dissent.
For Vlaams Belang, this attack and the ensuing legal complications only strengthen their resolve. They remain undeterred in their fight for a freer, more accountable Europe, and their struggle against both the mob and state complicity is far from over.
