‘Historic’ strike against so • Table.Briefings

In Brussels, tens of thousands of people protested against cuts to pensions and unemployment benefits.

According to the trade unions, a historic protest against planned cuts by the new right-wing government has brought the country to a standstill. The government wants to cut unemployment benefits and make the pension system stricter. Belgium is heavily in debt.

Shortly after the new right-wing liberal federal government in Brussels took office, Belgium is facing a massive wave of protests. On Thursday, a nationwide strike largely paralyzed public life. The trade unions have even announced a general strike for March 31.

‘Historic’ strike against social cuts in Belgium

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