Brussels experienced another national day of action today, June 23, 2026, organised by various trade unions protesting against government austerity policies. These actions led to significant disruption in the Belgian capital. The unions emphasise that the austerity measures primarily affect the most vulnerable in society.
Context of the actions
According to a report by the Brussels news channel BRUZZ, the trade unions criticise the government's budget cuts. "They take money from the poorest," is the criticism, also voiced in the BRUZZ 24 news broadcast. This day of action is a continuation of previous protests and strikes with the same goal: to pressure different policy levels to adjust their policies.