Event Brief
Belgium general strike draws tens of thousands to Brussels
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Belgium’s three main trade unions called a nationwide protest against government reforms, drawing tens of thousands to the capital.
WHO: Belgium’s three main trade unions
WHAT: Nationwide general strike/protest against government reforms
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
WHERE: Brussels, Belgium
WHY: Part of a scheduled nationwide protest against the government’s reforms.
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