Strike over public spending cuts disrupts travel across Belgium

Breakdown

• A national strike disrupted transport and public services across Belgium.
• The strike was organized by major trade unions in response to planned budget cuts. 9s
• Flights were grounded at Brussels and Charleroi airports; public transport in Brussels was largely halted. 29s
• Some protesters started small fires and clashed with authorities near the Brussels ring road. 50s
• The protests increase pressure on the government, which has not reached a budget agreement. 58s