France is preparing for widespread disruption as unions call for large-scale strikes to oppose government plans for budget cuts, SİA reports, citing foreign media.
Teachers, healthcare workers, and transport staff, among others, are set to walk out, causing significant disruption across the country. Unions are promising one of the largest mobilizations since last year’s contentious pension reform, with anger at President Emmanuel Macron intensifying amid a government crisis and a drop in his popularity despite a recent prime ministerial change.
The industrial action is expected to affect one-third of teachers, close the majority of pharmacies, and severely disrupt the Paris Metro, where only a few driverless lines are likely to operate normally. High-speed trains are expected to run mostly on schedule, but Metro and suburban rail services could face major delays. Air travel disruptions are expected to be minimal after controllers postponed their planned strike to October.
State-controlled utility EDF reported a reduction of 1.1 gigawatts in nuclear power output as part of the strike. Authorities have warned of potential violence during union marches, deploying a significant police presence to maintain order.
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described the mobilization as “very, very strong,” combining authorized protests with risks of sabotage from ultra-left groups. More than 80,000 police and gendarmes, supported by drones, armored vehicles, and water cannons, will be deployed to manage crowds. Nationwide, officials expect between 600,000 and 900,000 demonstrators.
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