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According to the report, France witnessed a fresh wave of nationwide protests on October 2, as unions called strikes against planned budget cuts. Teachers, students, and public sector workers joined marches across the country, demanding higher wages, more funding for schools, hospitals, and pensions, and scrapping pension reforms. Authorities estimate turnout at 300,000 to 350,000 nationwide, including up to 40,000 in Paris. Authorities deployed 76,000 police officers.
The unrest follows mass protests two weeks earlier against austerity measures, when over 500,000 marched. The demonstrations add pressure on new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who must soon present a 2026 budget to reduce France’s growing national debt.
What is going on with the economy of France? Why do people protest? It is crucial if France declares bankruptcy.
The unrest follows mass protests two weeks earlier against austerity measures, when over 500,000 marched. The demonstrations add pressure on new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who must soon present a 2026 budget to reduce France’s growing national debt.
What is going on with the economy of France? Why do people protest? It is crucial if France declares bankruptcy.