BRUSSELS ERUPTS: Protesters Clash With Police, Fires & Tear Gas As Unions Fight Budget Plans | N18G

A News18 report shows clashes in Brussels between protesters and police during a nationwide demonstration against Belgium's proposed budget measures. The protest was called by Belgium's major trade unions as the federal government prepares its 2027 budget. According to the video description, police used tear gas, water cannons and baton charges, and some demonstrators reportedly set fires on roads. Unions oppose measures under consideration, including changes to automatic wage indexation, a possible VAT increase and a proposal to calculate working hours annually instead of weekly.

• Clashes between protesters and police in Brussels during a nationwide demonstration
• Trade unions oppose budget measures for the federal 2027 budget
• Measures discussed include wage indexation changes, a possible VAT increase and annual working-hour calculation
• Police reportedly used tear gas, water cannons and baton charges

WATCH: Violent clashes have erupted in Brussels as protesters confront police during a nationwide demonstration against Belgium’s proposed budget measures. Police deployed tear gas, water cannons and baton charges to disperse crowds, while demonstrators reportedly set fires on roads as tensions escalated. The demonstration, called by Belgium’s major trade unions, comes as the federal government works on its 2027 budget. Unions are opposing measures under consideration that could affect workers’ incomes and working conditions, including changes to automatic wage indexation, a possible increase in value-added tax (VAT) and a proposal to calculate working hours annually rather than weekly. #Brussels #Belgium #BrusselsProtests #BelgiumProtests #PoliceClashes #TradeUnions #BudgetProtests #TearGas #WaterCannons #EuropeNews #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Protests #EconomicCrisis #WorkersRights n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC CLEAN CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers.  Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube