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France hit by general strike as transport shuts down
Original: ... general strike in French history. French authorities are carrying out emergency shutdowns of public transport in maj
France is experiencing what is described as one of the largest general strikes in its history, with authorities carrying out emergency shutdowns of public transport in major cities including Marseille. The mobilisation involves students, high schoolers and public sector workers, with protests linked to austerity, debt and broader economic grievances. The scale of the stoppages and the government's emergency response are drawing wide attention.
Why now: A massive nationwide general strike and emergency transport shutdowns are disrupting daily life across France.
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