17 January – Public outcry about Romanie Schotte, crowned Miss Belgium 3 days before, posting a Pile of Poo emoji in response to a racist comment about somebody in the background of one of her Instagram photos, many taking it to indicate agreement with the comment.[2][3][4]
February
14 February – Mayor of Mechelen, Bart Somers, wins world mayor of the year award,[5] for his efforts to promote integration and prevent crime.[6]
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