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- 1Nationwide public sector strike to hit France on Tuesday●France: A nationwide public sector strike is planned for Tuesday, September 29, affecting teachers, healthcare workers,
French public sector workers are preparing for a nationwide strike on Tuesday, September 29, with teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and public transport staff expected to take part. In Paris, a demonstration is set to march from Place de la République to Place de la Nation via Bastille. The RATP transport network is among the services affected, and travellers are being warned of likely disruptions.
- 2French public sector workers strike over pay freeze▼French public sector workers strike over pay freeze ahead of 2027 budget
Public sector workers across France walked out in protest at a continued pay freeze, with action taking place ahead of debate over the 2027 budget. Unions are demanding wage increases to offset the rising cost of living, arguing that years of frozen salaries have eroded purchasing power for state employees. The stoppage has disrupted schools, hospitals and other public services, and has reignited debate over government spending priorities and workers' pay.
- 3Students protest and public sector strike hit France over budget●Students protest and public sector workers strike ahead of French budget
Students are protesting and public sector workers are walking out across France ahead of the government's budget announcement. The strike action targets planned austerity measures, with unions and students expected to ramp up pressure on the government in the coming days.
- 4Student protests and public sector strike pressure Macron▼Student protests and French public sector strike heap pressure on Macron
Student protests combined with a public sector strike are putting fresh pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron's government. Demonstrations by students and walkouts by public sector workers have disrupted services across France and added to a wave of social discontent. Commentators see the combined action as a growing test of the government's authority and its ability to manage widespread dissatisfaction with its policies.
- 5French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike begins▼French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike kicks off
France's Prime Minister has warned against student violence as a public sector strike begins across the country. The strike by public sector workers kicks off amid ongoing tensions over government policy, and the premier cautioned that protests must remain peaceful as students mobilise alongside striking workers.
- 6French students protest and workers strike over budget cuts●Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
Students across France held protests while public sector workers went on strike ahead of planned government budget cuts. Demonstrators gathered in multiple cities, with strike action affecting schools and public services. The action reflects mounting opposition in France to austerity measures planned by the government, with unions and student groups warning of deeper cuts to public spending and education.