For today, the Christian and the Socialist Union called for a nationwide general strike to protest against the plans of the newly formed neolib government.
The plans include severe budget cuts in the public sector (health education, social security), as well as retirement funds, public transport, wages and an increase in military spending.
There have been two big strikes with rallies in Brussels yet, but this is the first general strike of the year. Picket lines throughout the country in many different sectors. Almost half of schools are closed, half of public transport is not departing, troubles in the airport and the harbors.
I'm striking myself despite working at the union and will probably visit a couple of different picket lines in the city.
Sad news as a pick up truck drove through one of the picket lines leaving 2 people injured. Not sure if it was intentional but given that one of them was dragged along for 30 meters I fear it was.