Brussels : Europe and Arabs
A large number of members of trade unions in Belgium participated in the demonstration that started at ten o'clock this morning in front of Brussels Central Station to protest against what they described as a "direct attack" on pensions planned by the negotiators of the expected federal government coalition in the country.
The joint trade union front criticizes the "direct attack on workers' pensions and the unprecedented step backwards for the civil service system" planned by the negotiators of the government coalition parties. There are concerns about lower pensions, unsuitable working conditions, and a longer working life.
The movement of life in various cities was affected, including transportation, whether by buses or trains. Cleaners also participated in the strike and refused to transport garbage this morning, as well as members of unions in the field of education and schools, many of which were closed. The situation in Brussels was also very crowded on Monday morning, with long traffic jams, especially on the small ring road. This is according to Inge Bayman, spokesperson for the Brussels Mobility Foundation.
No incidents have been reported so far, but a number of tunnels have been temporarily closed due to heavy traffic.

All flights departing from Charleroi Airport (BSCA) have been cancelled as of 12:00 on Monday. The airport reported this on Monday morning. Incoming flights will be maintained.

At Brussels Airport, at least four of the ten scheduled flights on Monday will not take off, a spokeswoman for the airport was quoted as saying by local media. The other flights are running as planned, although slight delays cannot be ruled out. For this reason, Brussels Airport has asked passengers to arrive at the airport on time on Monday.
A large number of baggage handlers and security staff are taking part in the union strike, and as a result several flights have been cancelled or rescheduled.
The airlines will inform passengers of the affected flights directly, the airport reported. Passengers are also advised to closely monitor the status of their flight and check it again before leaving for the airport.
For flights that will depart, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport in good time: two hours before for a flight within the Schengen area, and three hours before for a flight outside the Schengen area. Anyone planning to travel to Zaventem by train should also take into account the major disruptions due to union action on the route.