OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:50 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:50 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Nationwide protests in France against high prices and fraying of social security system”
“Mobilisation follows calls on social media to revive the gilets jaunes movement that emerged in 2018”
Nationwide protests spread across France over high prices and social security strain
Key points
- Demonstrations began across France targeting high prices and weakened social security.
- The protests echo the gilets jaunes movement that started in 2018.
- CGT union backs protests calling for higher wages, pensions, and protection of public services.
- Police presence was heavy; some demonstrations banned or rerouted, metros closed.
- Greta Thunberg joined students amid ongoing protests affecting the presidential election campaign.
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