# Students join workers in Brussels to protest government budget cuts

https://mins.news/en/video/93881

- Global News, 2026-10-09 21:27 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPjgflTKQyU

> Thousands of workers and students marched in Brussels on Friday against planned government budget cuts. A nationwide strike disrupted public transport and flights, while students voiced concerns about rising education costs and crowded classrooms. Police said the main march was peaceful, though separate clashes prompted officers to use tear gas and water cannons.

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