Marie-Hélène Ska, author at Social Europe

Belgium’s Workers Rise Against Austerity as Government Doubles Down on Cuts

Historic protests and escalating strikes challenge a coalition determined to slash social protections while boosting corporate subsidies.

Bold promises of sustainable jobs and increased purchasing power have evaporated into austerity measures that spare only the wealthy.

Belgian workers today protest deep cuts and the government’s refusal to tax the wealthy as needed.

Today, on 13th of January 2025, Belgian trade unions demonstrate in Brussels against austerity measures.

European workers enjoy more social support than five years ago but the far right and strict austerity are looming threats.

They will claim to stand up for ‘the people’ in the June elections. But the extreme right only stamps on women’s rights.

Belgian trade union confederations this week led strikes and other actions to challenge the impact of inflation on purchasing power.

Thousands of workers join a union rally in Brussels to defend their purchasing power.

Tens of thousands of Belgian workers today demand better wages and purchasing power.

Trade unions demand an ambitious directive on minimum wages and collective bargaining.