Belgium weighs early release of Paris 2015 attack convict Bakkali

Belgian authorities are facing public backlash over the possible early release of Mohamed Bakkali, a key convict in the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks. The development marks a potential deviation from standard sentencing expectations, prompting official explanations to assuage victims' concerns. The outcome could affect cross-border judicial cooperation and public trust in counterterrorism sentencing.