[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On 31 March 2025, approximately 300 protesters demonstrated in Hasselt, Belgium, as part of a national general strike organized by FGTB and CSC unions against government coalition policies affecting pensions and purchasing power. The strike 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 and whether similar labor actions spread to other sectors or neighboring countries.

Watch points

• Monitor for confirmation of port disruptions and their duration, as Belgium hosts major European logistics hubs
• Track whether the strike action spreads beyond the reported March 31 date or triggers sympathy strikes in neighboring EU countries