Belgium airports dey face serious disruption as workers start strike action ova economy measures. Dis strike dey affect public transport, schools, and even airports. E dey happen because Prime Minister Bart De Wever dey try reduce Belgium debt by changing labour laws and reforming unemployment benefits and pensions.
Airport Shutdown
The two main airports, Bruxelles-Zaventem and Charleroi, don advise customers say all departure flights go cancel on Wednesday because of the general strike. Eurostar sef don warn say e fit get disruption for dia services.
Strike Wahala
Teachers, medical staff, and rubbish collectors all dey join the strike action. Trains and other public transport sef don start strike on Monday, wey national railroad company SNCB dey expect to run only one or two out of three trains. Plenty Eurostar services wey dey link Brussels to Paris don cancel already.
Government Talk
Prime Minister De Wever talk say the budget agreement wey dem reach na the only way to "guarantee the sustainability" of Belgium welfare state. The country budget deficit stand at 4.5% of GDP last year, and debt dey at 104.7% of GDP. EU budget rules say member states suppose keep dia budget deficit below 3% and debt beneath 60% to maintain sound public finances.
Strike Stages
- Monday: Trains and public transport dey strike.
- Tuesday: Public services like schools and hospitals go join.
- Wednesday: Full general strike go cover all categories, including the airports.
Passengers wey dey plan to travel through Belgium airports suppose check with dia airlines for updates and alternative arrangements. The strike fit cause serious delays and cancellations.