Nationwide 12 May strike set to paralyse Belgian air, rail and urban transport
EU committee backs overhaul of social-security coordination, easing paperwork for Belgium’s mobile workforce
Belgian asylum authority keeps interviews running despite upcoming demonstration
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Brussels haulage firms relieved as EU scraps advance-notice rule for multi-country drivers
A fresh EU deal on social-security coordination, confirmed on 8 May, abandons a proposed pre-notification system for drivers who work in several EU countries. Belgian hauliers avoid a heavy administrative burden, while benefiting from stricter but faster A1 dispute timelines and up-to-24-month validity of coverage decisions.
Transport providers issue early warning for 12 May Belgian national strike
Unions have announced a nationwide strike for 12 May 2026. Early alerts from Eurostar and Brussels Airport warn of possible knock-on effects for flights, trains and urban transport, giving companies time to activate contingency and duty-of-care plans.
Live Eurostar feed shows widespread rail delays on Belgian network (8 May 2026)
Eurostar’s travel-alert page listed multiple delays across the Belgian rail network on 8 May 2026, potentially upsetting tight business itineraries. Travellers are urged to check live updates, allow extra transfer time and retain tickets for possible compensation claims.