Nationwide Transport and Airport Strike Notice Issued in Belgium
Belgium's three main union confederations triggered massive preemptive closures—including the cancellation of all flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport—as they prepared for a 24-hour nationwide general strike on May 12. Workers are striking in protest of the government's planned pension overhaul and cost-of-living constraints.
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Western Europe, Belgium
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: VisaHQ