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Thousands of workers protest massive job cuts at Brussels car factory
Workers of the German automaker Audi protest the threat of massive layoffs in downtown Brussels, Belgium, September 16, 2024

THOUSANDS of mechanics demonstrated in the Belgian capital today to protest against the threat of massive job cuts at a Brussels car factory.

Protests erupted after German car manufacturer Audi announced that it would “phase out” production at its Forest plant in southern Brussels — threatening around 3,000 jobs. 

Police estimate that around 5,500 demonstrators took part in the march. 

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