French Unions Call October 2 Strikes to Pressure PM Lecornu

French unions announced fresh strikes for October 2, demanding the government scrap austerity policies. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces growing opposition, political gridlock, and urgent pressure to address France’s budget deficit
Over One Million Protesters Rally in France Against Draft 2026 Budget

France witnessed a wave of nationwide strikes and demonstrations as unions mobilized over one million people against the government’s draft 2026 budget, warning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of mounting resistance to austerity measures