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Belgium Faces National Strike Disrupting Transport and Schools

11/25/2025

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Unions in Belgium initiate a three-day national strike starting November 24 against budget reforms.
The government reached a budget agreement to reduce the deficit, but opposition remains.
The strike disrupts schools, public transport, and air travel, with Brussels Airport canceling all flights on Wednesday.
The National Railway Company (SNCB) expects significant service reductions, running only two of three trains as waves build toward a full general strike on Wednesday.

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Unions in Belgium initiate a three-day national strike starting November 24 against budget reforms.
The government reached a budget agreement to reduce the deficit, but opposition remains.
The strike disrupts schools, public transport, and air travel, with Brussels Airport canceling all flights on Wednesday.
The National Railway Company (SNCB) expects significant service reductions, running only two of three trains as waves build toward a full general strike on Wednesday.