Resignations and Fears: Brussels Attack Fallout and European Security Concerns
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Belgian Justice Minister Vincent van Quickenborne has resigned following criticism of Belgium's handling of the case of a Tunisian gunman who killed two people in Brussels. The investigation revealed that a request by Tunisia to extradite the gunman had been neglected by Belgian justice authorities. The gunman, who had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, targeted Swedish soccer fans in Brussels. The shooting occurred during a European championship qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo described it as a "brutal terrorist attack."
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