Belgium’s first day of a three-day national strike has brought widespread disruption to public transport, shipping and municipal services. Trade unions launched the action to protest federal socio-economic reforms impacting pensions, workers’ rights and social security support
The strike, part of an ongoing series of protests by Belgian railway unions over working conditions and staffing shortages, will last for eight days, significantly impacting train operations across the country
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The company, partially owned by Belgian railway operator SNCB, operates high-speed routes connecting Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as linking mainland Europe to London
Eurostar, the key operator on the HS1 line, quickly welcomed the announcement, stating that the decision would benefit passengers and help ease the financial burden of operating on the line
