What does the cryptic crossword clue "Declares being in favour of strong characters at the centre of Brussels (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="in favour of") + F (synonym="strong") + ESSES (synonym="characters in the centre of bruSSels") = PROFESSES The answer is PROFESSES.

Declares being in favour of strong characters at the centre of Brussels (9)

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