‘Unacceptable that the army did not discharge threatening soldier Jurgen Conings’ | Inland

Defense and the security services are investigating how shooting instructor Jurgen Conings was able to continue, said De Croo in front of the camera of VTM News. They will report on Thursday. Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder also says he has ordered specific research into extreme right-wing sympathies within the armed forces.

After virologist Marc Van Ranst, who has become one of the faces of the Belgian corona policy and a possible target of Conings last year, Dedonder also receives extra protection. Van Ranst has been brought to safety, Dedonder has extra protection.

De Croo stood up for Van Ranst. “Everyone must be able to express themselves freely in this country. Whether it’s about politicians, about scientists … Every citizen. ”

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