US EditionFrench unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron
- France is bracing for nationwide strikes and protests on Thursday, with authorities expecting around 800,000 people to take to the streets to protest the government's austerity budget.
- Trade unions have urged French people to strike against the "horror show" draft budget designed to reduce France's debt by cutting public jobs, freezing pensions, and capping benefits.
- The government plans to deploy around 80,000 police officers to maintain order, and the outgoing interior minister warned of the risk of public disorder from "small groups of ultra-leftists" infiltrating the protests.
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Clashes, disruption in France on day of anti-Macron 'anger'
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.
France: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive
Protesters disrupted transport networks and staged blockades across France on Thursday in a show of strength against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to slash public spending. The action targeted the Paris Metro, regional rail lines and key roads, while demonstrations stretched from large cities to small towns. In Paris and Marseille, police used tear gas to disperse early, unauthorised demonstrations. Why are there strikes in France? Major trad…
Nationwide Strikes Test Macron as France Protests Austerity - teleSUR English
France faced nationwide disruption on Thursday as unions launched mass strikes against government austerity plans, shutting schools, pharmacies, and parts of the transport network in a show of anger directed squarely at President Emmanuel Macron. RELATED: France at a Crossroads: From Bayrou’s Fall to Lecornu’s Gamble, a Crisis That Won’t End Teachers, health workers, and transport staff joined the walkout, which unions described as one of the la…
In France, unions in several sectors, from education to transport, have called for strikes and protests against planned austerity measures in the 2026 budget. Authorities expect more than 800,000 people to participate and warn of possible riots.
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