# LIVE: Belgian students join unions in national strike

https://mins.news/en/video/92969

- Reuters, 2026-10-09 10:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh2gKPZBXFs

> Student protesters joined Belgian trade unions for a national strike in Brussels, opposing planned government budget cuts. Thousands gathered outside the headquarters of the governing parties, with disruptions to public transport and flights expected.

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