[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Belgian workers staged blockades at a Colruyt distribution center in Ollignies on March 31, 2025, as part of a broader national general strike protesting federal austerity measures and pension 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 affect Belgian distribution networks and cross-border freight movements, given Belgium's role as a transit hub for European trade.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of strike scope and duration from major news outlets
• Track potential spillover effects to neighboring countries if Belgian transport infrastructure remains disrupted