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Belgium’s cowardice is preventing it from tackling its terror threat

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo lay down flowers at a commemoration for the victims of Monday's terrorist attack (Credit: Getty images)
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Last year, a French broadcaster asked if Belgium was in danger of becoming a narco state. The question was posed in light of the news of the cocaine flooding into the country and the growing influence of Belgium’s drug cartels.  

Others believe that Belgium most closely resembles an Islamic state.

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Gavin Mortimer
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Gavin Mortimer
Gavin Mortimer is a British author who has lived in Paris for 12 years. He writes about French politics, terrorism and sport.

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