Belgium
Samidoun Europe coordinator targeted again by Belgian police

Samidoun activist Mohammed Khatib was detained by police after a daily Palestine solidarity protest in Brussels, reflecting escalating repression in Europe

Belgium on strike against Arizona coalition’s austerity plans

Belgium’s two largest trade union confederations have launched a general strike in protest against the Arizona government’s austerity agenda

100,000 protest in Brussels against Arizona coalition’s austerity and attacks on rights

A mass protest filled the streets of Brussels, rejecting the Arizona coalition’s plans to attack social and labor rights

Belgium’s Arizona coalition threatens more austerity and attacks on civil rights

After seven months of talks, nationalist Bart De Wever’s appointment as Belgium’s Arizona coalition PM raises fears of austerity and attacks on civil rights

13,000 protesters in Brussels demand Belgium hold Israel accountable

Trade unions, solidarity groups, and human rights organizations in Belgium mobilized 13,000 people in Brussels, demanding authorities to take the lead in holding Israel accountable for genocide

Health workers in Brussels demand release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

Health workers and activists in Belgium are rallying for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted by Israeli forces following the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital

Peter Mertens: “Where there is a working class, there will always be hope”

The Belgian political leader spoke to Peoples Dispatch about his book Mutiny and what this moment of mass discontent and major geopolitical shifts means for working class struggle.

70,000 protest in Brussels, demanding ceasefire and military embargo on Israel

Belgium’s Palestine solidarity movement held its largest demonstration to date, with 70,000 people marching through Brussels, calling for a ceasefire and an arms embargo on Israel

Belgium’s local elections bring new gains for Workers’ Party

The Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) made new gains in the recent local elections, consolidating support for its people-centered agenda

ManiFiesta 2024: A celebration of solidarity and internationalism

One of the central themes of this year’s ManiFiesta is the movement for Palestine, which has grown exponentially amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Workers rally in Brussels against EU industrial failures

Thousands of workers took to the streets of Brussels to protest the planned closure of an Audi production site, highlighting broader concerns over the EU’s failed industrial strategy

Trade unions find their place in global peace efforts at ManiFiesta 2024

At ManiFiesta 2024, trade unions played a central role, linking workplace struggles with broader discussions on global disarmament and peacebuilding