Protests Erupt in Brussels Over Pension Reform Plans

Tens of thousands of people are protesting in Brussels against the pension reform plans proposed by political parties negotiating a new government. Bart de Wever, leader of the center-right Flemish party N-VA, stated that major pension reform is inevitable.

Unions argue that the upcoming government is “cutting into pensions.” A protesting teacher wore a shirt with a lemon and the text: “Stop squeezing us.” She believes pensions are deferred wages and should remain untouched by politics.

Source: NOS

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