Belgium: Unionized farmers plan roadblock protests at borders nationwide, Dec. 4

Unionized farmers plan to stage roadblock protests on Dec. 4 at Belgium's borders with neighboring countries. The FJA (Federation des Jeunes Agriculteurs) union will denounce the proposed Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and South American countries. As of Dec. 2, the exact location of the protests is not known. Farmers are likely to form go-slow convoys to travel to protest sites and may also demonstrate in urban centers. Additional farmers' protests are likely across Belgium in the coming days.

Local authorities will likely deploy additional police officers to mitigate traffic disruptions. The convoy operations will probably prompt significant congestion in city centers, on major junctions around urban areas, and at national borders. Roadblocks and heightened security may prompt business disruptions; for example, delivery vehicles may not be able to access city center locations. The events will likely pass off peacefully.