Belgian union accuses Belfius of blackmailing Molenbeek over job cuts

CGSP union protests outside Belfius headquarters, alleging the state-owned bank is threatening to withhold liquidity from Molenbeek municipality unless it agrees to more layoffs by 2029. No concrete figures have been provided, and the claim is unverified. The dispute highlights tension between a state-owned bank and local government, with potential implications for municipal finances and labor relations.