Because of the budget … a comprehensive strike in Belgium, which affects flights with paralysis

Brussels Airport announced that no flights will take place today, Tuesday, and that half of the next flights will be canceled due to the Belgian labor unions with large -scale strikes.
The Belgian news agency “Belga” reported that only 120 trips out of 240 upcoming flights will be able to land at the airport.
Charleroa Airport, the second main airport in Belgium and mainly used by low -cost airlines, canceled all upcoming and departing flights.
Socialist and Christian labor unions called for strikes to protest the budget measures planned by the right -wing government in Belgium.

General services

The government of the Belgian Prime Minister, Bart de Wayer, has announced reforms of pension, time for unemployment benefits and budget discounts in public services.
Several Belgian media reported that, in addition to air travel, local trains and public transportation operations were also affected by strikes.
It is also expected that waste collection, postal services and public hospitals will be affected.

Marine traffic

Le Swar Daily newspaper said that the marine traffic to the port of Antwerp has also been affected since Monday evening.
“Belga” reported that marches are scheduled to be organized in the capital, Brussels, and several other cities, including Antwerp and Lyij.
The Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Vincent van Betigim, will present budget plans in 2025 in Parliament this afternoon Tuesday.