France Unions Stage Strike Against Budget Cuts

France's major unions strike on October 2, 2025, to protest spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy.
Unions urge Lecornu to abandon austerity plans in a draft budget with freezes and cuts.
Over 1 million strikers nationwide vs. 300,000-350,000 expected in Paris.
Metro and TGV services mostly normal, but commuter lines and Eiffel Tower closed.
Airport staff strikes cause delays, with authorities warning of potential clashes.
250 rallies planned nationwide, and parliament will debate the budget by year-end.
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