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.

Hundreds of thousands participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, demanding an agenda of peace and social justice as an alternative to current government plans.

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

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

Women across Europe protested militarization, austerity, and the far-right in massive International Women’s Day demonstrations.

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.

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.