# Belgian trade unions protest planned budget cuts

https://mins.news/en/video/93286

- TRT World, 2026-10-09 14:01 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4h8aVt3p4o

> Workers and students in Belgium are protesting the government’s budget and education plans, causing major disruption. Clashes erupted near Brussels Central Station, where police used tear gas and water cannons. Ghent University’s Stan De Spiegelaere shared his analysis.

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