AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnti-Austerity Unrest: Police used tear gas and water cannon after masked protesters clashed with officers during a Brussels rally against rising living costs and government cuts. Around 30,000 people attended; unions said those involved in the violence were not part of their demonstration. Student protests over education cuts have also sparked clashes and more than 200 arrests in Liège. Strike Disruption: A national strike on Monday is expected to affect public transport and other services. Friday’s action has already led to flight cancellations at Brussels Airport. Diplomacy and Trade: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will make Belgium’s first state visit to Central Asia, travelling to Kazakhstan from October 11 to 14 with a delegation of ministers, business leaders and university heads. Talks will explore cooperation on logistics, critical minerals, agriculture and investment. Brussels will also host the EU–Türkiye Business Summit on October 13. Belgian Business: SAP has acquired Belgian AI company TechWolf, which develops tools to analyse workplace activity.
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