Belgian town Tremelo residents protest 41% property tax hike

Residents of Tremelo, Belgium, protested a 41% property tax increase approved by the local administration, gathering over 2,000 petition signatures and packing the council chamber. Mayor Bert De Wit (CD&V) deferred discussion to the college of aldermen, leaving the increase in place for now. The protest highlights local fiscal discontent but has no broader market or geopolitical implications.