[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Belgian workers from Sofidel and Walki staged strikes and pickets in Duffel on March 31, 2025, as part of a broader national general strike protesting government socio-economic reforms. The action reportedly disrupted 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 and sustained, the strike could impact Belgium's role as a logistics hub for northwestern Europe, given reported disruptions to transport and port operations.

Watch points

• Duration and scope of strike actions, particularly any expansion to additional industrial sectors or transport networks
• Government response and potential for negotiated resolution versus escalation of labor tensions