00:00Belgium just struck a major budget deal.
00:02But here's the twist.
00:04The country is still on strike.
00:06After months of tense talks and missed deadlines,
00:09Belgium's five-party coalition finally agreed on a long-term budget plan.
00:13The aim?
00:14Cut the federal deficit by over 9 billion euros by 2029.
00:18Sounds like progress, right?
00:20Well, not for everyone.
00:22Despite the deal, a massive three-day nationwide strike kicked off.
00:26Public transport collapsed.
00:27Schools and services are being hit next.
00:30And by Wednesday, airports could be in chaos.
00:33So why the outrage?
00:35Because the new budget hits everyday people.
00:38Higher taxes on flights, hotels, takeout, and even online shopping.
00:42Gas prices are going up.
00:44Doctor visits will cost more.
00:46And while most workers keep full-wage indexation,
00:49high earners won't.
00:51The government says this is how Belgium protects its future.
00:54Unions say it punishes the sick and the working class.
00:57And with national debt over 100% of GDP,
01:00the pressure's not going anywhere.
01:02So, is this the first step to fixing Belgium's finances?
01:06Or just the start of a bigger crisis?
01:08Let's get started.
01:10Let's take a hotel.
01:22Let's take a José.
01:23mutual恩ermine援.
01:23Get closed.
01:24Let's get started.
01:25Let's get started.
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