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80,000 Protest in Belgium Against Pension Reform Cuts

10/15/2025

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Tens of thousands of protesters joined a strike in Belgium on October 14, 2025, against government reforms and spending cuts.
The strike disrupted public transport and grounded flights at major airports, with about 80,000 demonstrators marching through Brussels.
Protesters led by major unions oppose pension reforms proposed by Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Union leader Thierry Bodson said the reforms threaten future retirees' income and create uncertainty in pension calculations.

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Tens of thousands of protesters joined a strike in Belgium on October 14, 2025, against government reforms and spending cuts.
The strike disrupted public transport and grounded flights at major airports, with about 80,000 demonstrators marching through Brussels.
Protesters led by major unions oppose pension reforms proposed by Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Union leader Thierry Bodson said the reforms threaten future retirees' income and create uncertainty in pension calculations.