Climate change: Thousands form a human chain in Brussels
By DW
15 December 2019 |
3:06 pm
Belgian citizens have been raising awareness for a greener planet in a demo named "United for Climate." Demonstrators encircled both the federal parliament and the Royal Palace.
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