For the 15th time in 18 months, tens of thousands demonstrated against reforms proposed by Belgium’s Arizona government.

Workers’ Party of Belgium’s Peter Mertens discusses the wave of social protests in Belgium, the link between social cuts and militarization, and the struggle for alternatives.

European leaders welcome the ceasefire announcement in West Asia but show little sign of building lasting solutions and addressing economic repercussions.

Trade unions, activists, and politicians met in Brussels to build resistance to Europe’s militarization and imperialist path.

Belgian unions and progressive movements marked one year of resistance to De Wever government with 100,000-strong demo and national strike.

Trade unions and left parties in Europe have reacted with solidarity to the January 23 general strike in Minnesota and condemned the violence of the Trump administration.

Europeans have taken to the streets in response to US attacks on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, while governments back the Trump administration’s illegal assault.

Peter Mertens, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Belgium, tells Peoples Dispatch that 2026 brings opportunities for class struggle – if the left is ready to act boldly.

Workers across Belgium are wrapping up a three-day strike wave opposing the government’s austerity plans, including salary freezes.

Around 140,000 people joined trade union protests in Brussels, opposing austerity measures planned by Bart De Wever’s administration.

September gatherings like ManiFiesta and La Fête de l’Humanité have become rallying points for Europe’s left, offering space to strategize for coming struggles.

After nearly two years of grassroots mobilization, Belgium is moving closer toward recognizing a Palestinian state. Left forces caution the step falls short of real change.