A public services strike on October 12 has led to significant disruptions in public transport across Belgium, particularly affecting Brussels and the Liege region. Commuters are experiencing reduced frequencies, suspended tram lines, and general service interruptions due to the nationwide action by a socialist trade union protesting government policies.

RTBF: Public transport strike: reduced service in Brussels, half of Letec network…

A strike in public services is causing reduced frequencies on public transport in Brussels and disrupting half of the Letec network in the Liege region.

RTBF: Public services strike on October 12: disruptions in transport and public…

Information on the expected disruptions to public transport and services due to the public services strike on Monday, October 12th.

La Libre: Public service strike: several tram lines suspended in Brussels, disruption on…

Public service strikes have led to the cancellation of several tram lines in Brussels and significant disruption to the public transport network in the Liège region.

De Standaard: Strike at Public Services: Where to Expect Disruptions

A one-day strike called by the socialist trade union against government policy is expected to cause disruptions, particularly for public transport users.

The federal government, led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, remains deadlocked over budget talks, forcing the postponement of his policy statement and the setting of a new deadline in early November. This situation has led to warnings of an emergency budget. In contrast, the Walloon government, under Minister-President Adrien Dolimont, has successfully reached an agreement on its regional budget, which is slated for presentation today.

RTBF: Federal budget deadlock: Bart De Wever will not deliver State of the Union…

Bart De Wever has stated there will be no State of the Union address on Tuesday due to a deadlock on the federal budget, and he will not accept provisional twelfths.

De Morgen: De Wever postpones policy statement and warns of emergency budget: 'Will not…

Jan Jambon, the Flemish Minister-President, has postponed his policy statement and cautioned against the need for an emergency budget, stating he will not agree to such a measure.

De Standaard: CD&V Chair Sammy Mahdi on Budget Talks: 'Hope for De-escalation'

CD&V chairman Sammy Mahdi expressed hope for de-escalation in the difficult budget negotiations, with live updates on federal, Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels politics.

De Standaard: Analysis: Premier De Wever Buys Time, Sets Hard Deadline

Following stalled budget talks, Premier Bart De Wever has postponed his policy statement and set a new deadline for early November, hinting at potential government collapse if no agreement is reached.

RTBF: Agreement on Walloon budget: Dolimont government to present it on Monday

An agreement has been reached on the Walloon budget, and the Dolimont government is set to present it today.

De Morgen: Live - CD&V chairman Sammy Mahdi: ‘Bouchez wants a joker in advance and that…

CD&V chairman Sammy Mahdi criticizes Georges-Louis Bouchez's demands, calling them unserious and an attempt to secure an advantage before negotiations.

Belgium has experienced a historic shift as the number of individuals receiving basic income support has exceeded the number of registered unemployed for the first time. This development, attributed to current government policies, has sparked debate and calls for Minister Zuhal Demir to re-evaluate unemployment figures. Concurrently, the Flemish heritage sector is in mourning following severe budget cuts, describing the situation as paralyzing.

De Standaard: Belgium Sees Historic Shift: More People on Basic Income Than Unemployed

For the first time in Belgium, the number of people receiving basic income support has surpassed the number of registered unemployed individuals, signaling a significant change in the welfare state influenced by the current government's policies.

De Standaard: Opinion: Minister Demir Must Re-evaluate Unemployment Figures

An opinion piece argues that contrary to Minister Demir's claims, only a small percentage of unemployed individuals who lost benefits have found sustainable employment, suggesting a need to re-examine the data.

De Morgen: Heritage sector in mourning after harsh Flemish budget cuts: 'We are…

The heritage sector in Flanders is experiencing severe disruption and distress following drastic budget cuts, with representatives describing the situation as paralyzing and a battlefield.

Willy Demeyer, the Mayor of Liège and Vice-President of the Socialist Party, has publicly addressed criticisms from Bernard Quintin, asserting his extensive experience and rejecting any need for guidance.

La Libre: Willy Demeyer (PS) responds to Bernard Quintin's criticisms: 'I have great…

Willy Demeyer of the PS party addresses criticism from Bernard Quintin, asserting his extensive experience and rejecting any need for tutelage.