“In Belgium, a mass strike will begin against the reduction of social benefits. The three largest trade unions in Belgium announced a 24-hour strike on January 13 due to the reduction of social benefits by 3 billion euros. Stoppage of transport and mass protests with the participation of 50-100 thousand people are expected.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Teachers, employees of public transport, railways and airports, in particular, employees of security services and porters, as well as prison guards, postmen, firefighters and utility workers have already announced their participation in the strike.
According to the TV channel, city transport will practically not work, only one out of every three intercity trains and buses will go on flights, about 70% of flights have been canceled.
The kingdom’s police recommended refraining from traveling around Brussels by car, as major traffic jams are expected in the city. In addition, the city center will be closed for the protest, which, according to trade unions, will be attended by 50,000 to 100,000 people.
The rail operator advises its travelers to prepare carefully for their journey with the help of a planner available on the website
The reason for the protests is plans to reduce social allocations in the country’s budget by 3 billion euros per year. The plans were prepared by the candidate for the position of prime minister, the head of the right-wing radical party “New Flemish Alliance” Bart De Wever. In particular, he supports increasing the country’s military spending.
We will remind
Mass protests took place in Bucharest against the decision of the Constitutional Court to annul the results of the 2024 presidential election. The action was organized by the AUR party, several people were injured during the 10-hour rally.