Thousands rally in Belgium to protest high energy prices


              Trade unions wave balloons as they begin to gather for a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Trade union members hold rubber chickens and a banner that reads 'purchasing power plucked' during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Trade union members shout and wave banners at the start of a march during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. Sign at left reads 'who sows misery reaps anger'. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Trade unions wave balloons and set off smoke flares as they march during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. Balloon reads 'freeze the prices not the people'. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              A trade union member waits for the start of a march during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              A member of a trade union throws a roll of bathroom paper during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. Banner reads 'life is far too expensive, we need a solution now'. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Trade union members wave flags and banners during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Protestors wave banners and hold balloons during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. Balloon reads 'freeze the prices, not the people'. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
            
              Protestors hold banners and wave flags during a demonstration in the center of Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Belgian trade unions protested on Wednesday against energy price increases and the loss of purchasing power. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
Thousands rally in Belgium to protest high energy prices