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Belgian Justice Minister Steps Down Amid Extradition Failure of Brussels Gunman

The Belgian justice minister has resigned following criticism over the failure to extradite the gunman responsible for the 2014 Jewish Museum attack in Brussels. The minister's resignation comes after a court ruled that the suspect, Mehdi Nemmouche, should have been extradited to France to face trial for a separate case. The decision has sparked outrage and raised questions about the effectiveness of Belgium's justice system.

via Financial Times|

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Belgian Justice Minister Apologizes for 'Pipigate' Scandal: Vincent Van Quickenborne Takes Responsibility

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has apologized for the "Pipigate" scandal, in which guests at his birthday party were caught on CCTV urinating on a police van. Van Quickenborne denied any knowledge of the incident and dismissed claims that he mocked it, stating that he was performing an "air guitar solo." Opposition politicians and police unions have expressed anger over the incident, and an investigation has been launched. Van Quickenborne's behavior has been condemned, and the NSPV police union has called him "unworthy" of being a minister of justice.

via BBC|

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