In Saint-Gilles, the mayor has convened security discussions and warned that if police assess a high risk of riots or crowd trouble resembling the Liège disruption, the MR event could be canceled or banned.

Authorities are coordinating security measures and have signaled that a ban could be imposed if public order demands exceed police capacity or if risks are judged too great.

Opposition representatives and MR councilor Janusz Linkowski stress the event’s democratic aim, call for dialogue, and condemn intimidation or violence on social media.

The venue sits about 200 meters from the Brussels antifascist front headquarters, which has called for a protest on the same day starting at 17:30, fueling concerns about public order.

The broader context of protests and security concerns surrounding political events is acknowledged, with officials emphasizing a balance between democratic rights and public order.

MR plans a Saint-Gilles event on Wednesday, November 19, at 19:30, featuring Georges-Louis Bouchez and liberal ministers to discuss reforms and government actions.

The November 19 gathering at a communal hall will feature Bouchez and liberal ministers to explain reforms and ongoing government actions.

The Interior Ministry spokesperson defends the legitimacy of political parties explaining their actions to citizens and opposes disturbances or prohibitions aimed at preventing potential violence, in line with Liège precedents.

Security preparations include a closed-off neighborhood and substantial police deployment in response to warnings of possible disturbances from revolutionary groups.

Past disturbances at similar events, notably the Liège gathering in September, are cited as context for current security planning and crowd-control considerations.

Mayor Spinette reiterates the debate’s democratic nature while cautioning that heavy police presence or potential property damage could justify a ban.

Salle Cemôme, near the Brussels antifascist front, is the venue, prompting a police-led security plan due to anticipated protests.

Whether the event is canceled or banned will hinge on whether excessive police resources are required or if there’s heightened risk of property damage, despite the gathering’s legitimate democratic basis.