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Unions Mobilize for Strikes Against Pension Reform in France

9/28/2025

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Unions plan strikes on October 2 after talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
They demand scrapping 2023 pension reform and higher taxes on wealthy.
Protests on September 18 drew around 500,000 participants, signaling broad support.
Farmers protest tariffs and the EU-Mercosur agreement, fearing harm to local agriculture.
Rallies cross France with roadblocks and demonstrations, with officials warning disruptions.

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Story summary

Unions plan strikes on October 2 after talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
They demand scrapping 2023 pension reform and higher taxes on wealthy.
Protests on September 18 drew around 500,000 participants, signaling broad support.
Farmers protest tariffs and the EU-Mercosur agreement, fearing harm to local agriculture.
Rallies cross France with roadblocks and demonstrations, with officials warning disruptions.