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Protesters will converge on Rond Point Schuman during the early afternoon (Photo: Teemu Mantynen)

Brussels set for day of protest

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

Angry over the recent wave of government spending cuts and tax increases, European workers from across the union are preparing to hit the streets as part of a co-ordinated day of demonstration.

Madrid and Brussels will be focal points on Wednesday (29 September), with similar protests expected in a dozen other capital cities stretching from Dublin to Belgrade.

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Protesters will converge on Rond Point Schuman during the early afternoon (Photo: Teemu Mantynen)

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