(CNN) — A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square meters bigger. The border between Belgium and France stretches 390 miles (620 kilometers) and the stone markers that define it have been peacefully in place for more than 200 years. Erquelinnes, Belgium, is at the center of a border mishap with France. The Belgian mayor stressed that local authorities on both sides of the border were keen to resolve the situation quickly and amicably. "I fully trust my Belgian counterpart who did what was necessary with the farmer.

Source: CNN May 04, 2021 21:33 UTC