[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Belgian workers staged a checkpoint roadblock at a Delhaize distribution center in Zellik on March 31, 2025, as part of a broader national strike protesting government austerity measures and pension reforms. The action was coordinated by major unions FGTB and CSC, reportedly affecting transport, postal services, ports, and retail operations across Belgium.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. If confirmed, the broader strike action could disrupt Belgian logistics networks and cross-border freight movement, given Belgium's role as a European distribution hub, though the specific impact on individual supply chains would depend on the strike's duration and participation levels.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent news coverage confirming the scope and participation in the national strike
• Track potential escalation to other distribution centers or expansion of blockade tactics beyond the Zellik facility
• Watch for official government or union statements on strike duration and resolution efforts