Thousands of trade unionists from across Europe gathered in Brussels for a 'Strike Against Austerity' ahead of budget discussions at an EU Summit. Led by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), between 5,000 and 10,000 members of trade unions from various Member States convened to "sound the alarm bells" about the EU's plans to reform its economic governance rules. Trade unionists say that this point, which consists of reforming the Stability and Growth Pact, signals a return to severe austerity measures. The strike aims to send a strong message that austerity is not the only option available to Europe.
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