Archive: https://archive.today/tffDw From the post: >>Belgian unions launched a three-day general strike on Monday (24 November), bringing the country to a near standstill as workers protested against the government's austerity plan targeting pensions, unemployment benefits, and labor protections. Brussels fell strangely silent, with hardly any buses or trams on the streets. People walked and cycled through the capital in scenes that felt more like a Sunday than a busy Monday. It was the 13th major strike action since prime minister Bart de Wever's coalition government took office in February 2025. The strikes, running from Monday to Wednesday, are planned to escalate each day. Public transport operated at minimal capacity on Monday. Postal workers, teachers, and healthcare staff are set to join on Tuesday, with a nationwide walkout across multiple sectors planned for Wednesday.