“If we do nothing, the pension cost will rise by 14 billion euros in the next five years and will be priceless,” Jambon warns in his video message that he shared in both national languages. He defends the pension reform, but for the trade unions it is oil on the fire.
“In fact, this is just the start of longer periods with actions. Now it has been decided to continue between tomorrow and the coming summer. A number of manifestations and actions will take place. If necessary, this will also be continued after the summer this year,” said Eric van Deursen of ABVV WES Flanders. “The promised increase in purchasing power is a false promise.