France Faces Nationwide Strikes and Protests as Macron's Policies Come Under Fire

11/05/2026

Strikes and demonstrations are planned across France on Thursday, with trade unions urging the government to support households struggling with rising living costs. The nationwide protests follow...

11/05/2026

France braces for fresh protests and strike as Macron faces unrest over living costs, schools and public services ahead of election

11/05/2026

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join strikes amid renewed protests over education and rising living costsHundreds of thousands are expected to march in demonstrations...

11/05/2026

French trade unions are joining forces for more nationwide strikes and demonstrations for higher wages and in support of the high school protest movement

11/05/2026

More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.