National demonstration in Brussels on 9 October (Friday 9 October)

9Oct

Friday 9 October

ABVV and ACV will hold a national demonstration in Brussels on 9 October against the government's budget plans. The unions describe it as a first warning to the government; the demonstration may cause disruption in Brussels. ABVV also threatens a general strike on 23 November, but no strike action is confirmed here.

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25Sept

📣 Strike Happening today

24-hour strike in all Belgian prisons

Friday 25 September

Prison staff in every Belgian prison are on a 24-hour strike from 06:00 on Friday 25 September until 06:00 on Saturday. Unions are protesting chronic overcrowding: according to ACV, 599 detainees are currently sleeping on the floor, 125 more than two weeks ago. Expect disrupted visits, court transfers and prison services today.

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25Sept

🚆 Transport Happening today

Quatre Bras tunnel closed all weekend

Friday 25 September – Monday 28 September

The Quatre Bras tunnel will be closed to traffic from Friday evening, 25 September, until Monday morning, 28 September. Nearby roads may also experience delays, so motorists should allow extra time and plan a detour.

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12Oct

📣 Strike

Public-services strike on 12 October

Monday 12 October

ACOD is organising a strike day in Belgium’s public services on 12 October 2026. The action targets public-sector employees and is a single announced action day; disruptions to public services are expected.

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