French Unions Call For More Protests Amidst Rising Cost of Living Crisis

The Hindu - International · world

French protest groups and unions have called for further demonstrations and a nationwide strike on November 5, seeking to maintain pressure on the government. Labour leaders stated that frustration over wages, living costs, and public services is spreading beyond the initial student movement. Nationwide rallies on Saturday saw 410,000 participants, with authorities deploying 70,000 police to manage the situation. The protests, initially sparked by deteriorating school conditions, have escalated into a broader movement fueled by the cost-of-living crisis.