[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Belgian unions FGTB and CSC organized a national general strike on March 31, 2025, targeting government coalition policies on pensions and purchasing power. The action reportedly disrupted transport, postal services, ports, and retail operations across Belgium, with specific picket activity recorded at ZW Wind Power in Lommel.

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 reported disruptions to Belgian ports and transport networks could create temporary bottlenecks for European logistics flows, given Belgium's position as a transit hub for continental trade.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent reporting from major Belgian or European outlets to verify the scope and duration of strike activity
• Track whether port disruptions extend beyond the initial strike period, potentially affecting broader European supply chains