Belgium: Public sector strike in Brussels against austerity measures

Oct 12, 2026

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Brussels Belgium Protest A flock of birds fly across the sky during demonstrations in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest Police officers lead a detained individual along a street in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest Riot police officers confront demonstrators during clashes in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest Riot police officers confront demonstrators during clashes in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest Riot police officers confront demonstrators during clashes in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest People walk past a fenced area amid gas smoke during a protest in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest People walk past a fenced area amid gas smoke during a protest in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Brussels Belgium Protest Police officers with K9 units patrol a street during a protest in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Protesters and trade union members stage demonstrations and clash with police during a nationwide public-sector strike against government austerity measures, budget cuts, and reform plans in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Brussels Capital Belgium Copyright: xSanadxLatifax
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: A protestor is detained during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Police take security measures during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Police take security measures during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Police take security measures during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Clashes break out between police and protesters in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Clashes break out between police and protesters during a demonstration organized as part of a public service strike against the Federal Government s budget measures in Brussels, Belgium on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546761
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546757
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546750
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546749
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546748
Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546747
the aftermath of a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545404
the aftermath of a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545351
Firefighters pictured after a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545339
Firefighters pictured after a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545336
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers are seen at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers are seen at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers wait for trains with their suitcases at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers wait for trains with their suitcases at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers are seen at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers wait for trains with their suitcases at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers are seen at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: Passengers look at the information board at the Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. The strike disrupts railway services across the country and causes interruptions to public transportation. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
Public sector workers go on strike in Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 12: A general view of Brussels Central Station as public sector workers go on strike to protest the government s budget and austerity policies, disrupting railway services across the country and causing interruptions to public transportation in Brussels, Belgium, on October 12, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537718
ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537711
ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537705
This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537704
VSAO, ACOD and ACV logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537701
This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537829
ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537751
This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537860
This image shows a striker picket at the RTBF during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537844
This image shows VSOA union logo during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189536622

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Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546761

Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546757

Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546750

Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546749

Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546748

Police pictured during a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189546747

the aftermath of a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545404

the aftermath of a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545351

Firefighters pictured after a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545339

Firefighters pictured after a riot outside the Gare du Midi-Zuid Station, in Brussels on Monday 12 October 2026, as a strike in the public services against the Federal Government s budgetary measures is organised by the trade unions. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189545336

ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537718

ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537711

ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537705

This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537704

VSAO, ACOD and ACV logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537701

This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537829

ACOD logo pictured during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537751

This image shows a striker picket at the VRT during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537860

This image shows a striker picket at the RTBF during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189537844

This image shows VSOA union logo during a strike in the public services in Belgium, against the Federal Government s budgetary measures, organised by the trade unions on Monday 12 October 2026 in Brussels. NICOLASxMAETERLINCK 189536622