Belgium: Health workers to protest at Brussels Central railway station, May 29

Event

Health workers plan to protest in central Brussels May 29 to call for reforms to the healthcare sector. Participants will gather at Mont des Arts, near Brussels Central railway station, at 15:00.

The presence of large numbers of people and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions. Current COVID-19 measures in Brussels include the mandatory use of facemasks in crowded spaces and place strict restrictions on public gatherings; police could move to disperse protesters if they are deemed to be in breach of these restrictions. Isolated clashes between police and demonstrators are possible. Service disruptions are possible at Brussels Central station until the protest has dispersed.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel near Brussels Central station on the afternoon of May 29 and check rail services schedules before travel.