Oct 8, 2026 · 14 min · 7 segments
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the student protests that have rocked France, plus more on unions protesting in Brussels, IMF and World Bank meetings, education workers and labor unions…
Unrest is common during the demonstrations, with police known to use tear gas and water cannons, while protest routes can paralyze major roads across Brussels.
Workers are opposing measures proposed by Prime Minister Bart de Wever's government that impact pensions, unemployment benefits, labor protections, and more.
The protests will also coincide with the government beginning negotiations over its 2027 budget.
Officials are seeking additional cuts of €10 billion, or about $11.6 billion, to bring the country in line with European Union fiscal rules.
Now, unions are calling the October protests a clear warning against further austerity measures.
They have also threatened general strike action during the week of November 23rd.
Previous general strikes over the government's cuts caused widespread transit disruptions, including at Brussels airport, along with protest-related unrest.
Unrest is common during the demonstrations, with police known to use tear gas and water cannons, while protest routes can paralyze major roads across Brussels.
Workers are opposing measures proposed by Prime Minister Bart de Wever's government that impact pensions, unemployment benefits, labor protections, and more.
The protests will also coincide with the government beginning negotiations over its 2027 budget.
Officials are seeking additional cuts of €10 billion, or about $11.6 billion, to bring the country in line with European Union fiscal rules.
Now, unions are calling the October protests a clear warning against further austerity measures.
They have also threatened general strike action during the week of November 23rd.
Previous general strikes over the government's cuts caused widespread transit disruptions, including at Brussels airport, along with protest-related unrest.
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