Tens of thousands demonstrate in nationwide strike in Belgium
Protesters took to Brussels' streets on Monday to demonstrate against a possible pensions reforms as part of a nationwide strike in Belgium.
Around 30,000 people marched through the streets of the Belgian capital, according to authorities. The strike crippled air and rail traffic on Monday, and many schools remained shut.
Almost half of all flights at Brussels airport were canceled as luggage handlers, security and other ground staff went on strike, while national train operator NMBS said it was running only a limited number of trains throughout the country. Public transport in the capital Brussels was also heavily impacted.
Schools were shut with tens of thousands of teachers expected to join a national rally in Brussels to protest against the reforms that are being discussed by parties trying to form a new government following the June 2024 election.
Government formation talks have dragged on for months without any real progress, as the five parties at the table continue to disagree on government finances and the contested pension reforms.
(Source: Reuters)
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