Tens of thousands of French civil servants went on strike Thursday to protest budget cuts and worsening working conditions. The demonstrations occurred just a day after the government fell due to a successful no-confidence vote in Parliament.
Prime Minister Michel Barnier had proposed cutting billions from the budget, including extending unpaid sick leave for civil servants from one to three days. These measures angered public sector workers, sparking widespread protests. Estimates suggest between 130,000 and 200,000 people participated nationwide.
Calls for Urgent Action Amid National Discontent
Anne Souyris, a Green Party senator, joined protesters outside the Finance Ministry and criticized President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership. She argued the no-confidence vote showed he had lost touch with the situation in Parliament and the broader country.
Souyris highlighted severe issues in hospitals, schools, and care homes, calling for immediate and responsible government action to address them. Protesters demanded better public services and stronger support for civil servants, as France faced growing political and social unrest.
Tens of thousands of French civil servants went on strike Thursday to protest budget cuts and worsening working conditions. The demonstrations occurred just a day after the government fell due to a successful no-confidence vote in Parliament.
Prime Minister Michel Barnier had proposed cutting billions from the budget, including extending unpaid sick leave for civil servants from one to three days. These measures angered public sector workers, sparking widespread protests. Estimates suggest between 130,000 and 200,000 people participated nationwide.
Calls for Urgent Action Amid National Discontent
Anne Souyris, a Green Party senator, joined protesters outside the Finance Ministry and criticized President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership. She argued the no-confidence vote showed he had lost touch with the situation in Parliament and the broader country.
Souyris highlighted severe issues in hospitals, schools, and care homes, calling for immediate and responsible government action to address them. Protesters demanded better public services and stronger support for civil servants, as France faced growing political and social unrest.