epa12001160 Thousands demonstrate following a call from the common trade unions during a general strike against pension reforms and to protect culture, health, education, mobility, and other social issues at the Place de la Monnaie in Brussels, Belgium, 31 March 2025. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

epa12001156 A black bird effigy is carried as thousands demonstrate following a call from the common trade unions during a general strike against pension reforms and to protect culture, health, education, mobility, and other social issues at the Place de la Monnaie in Brussels, Belgium, 31 March 2025. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS