French unions organized another day of nationwide mobilization on Thursday, with authorities estimating between 300,000 and 350,000 participants across France in contrast with the General Confederation of Labor's (CGT) claim of nearly 600,000 demonstrators in 250 locations.

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French unions organized another day of nationwide mobilization on Thursday, with authorities estimating between 300,000 and 350,000 participants across France in contrast with the General Confederation of Labor's (CGT) claim of nearly 600,000 demonstrators in 250 locations.

Security forces deployed over 37,000 gendarmes nationwide including 24 mobile squadrons and 1,500 reservists, while Paris police mobilized nearly 5,000 officers.

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Security forces deployed over 37,000 gendarmes nationwide including 24 mobile squadrons and 1,500 reservists, while Paris police mobilized nearly 5,000 officers.

The protests were in response to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's proposed budget measures including medical deductible increases, civil servant position cuts and unemployment insurance reforms, with unions demanding abandonment of austerity measures and higher taxes on wealthy citizens.

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The protests were in response to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's proposed budget measures including medical deductible increases, civil servant position cuts and unemployment insurance reforms, with unions demanding abandonment of austerity measures and higher taxes on wealthy citizens.

Lecornu has announced plans to reduce state spending by six billion euros while increasing pension funding by six billion euros and health funding by five billion euros, targeting a 4.7% deficit trajectory for 2026.

Le Parisien

Lecornu has announced plans to reduce state spending by six billion euros while increasing pension funding by six billion euros and health funding by five billion euros, targeting a 4.7% deficit trajectory for 2026.

Lecornu has rejected implementing the Zucman 2% wealth tax proposal, citing concerns about taxing professional assets and work tools, while acknowledging French demands for greater tax justice and promising targeted tax adjustments within current frameworks.

Le Figaro

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Lecornu has rejected implementing the Zucman 2% wealth tax proposal, citing concerns about taxing professional assets and work tools, while acknowledging French demands for greater tax justice and promising targeted tax adjustments within current frameworks.

Transportation disruptions reportedly remained minimal compared to previous strikes, with normal RATP service except limited RER B issues, while SNCF reported normal high-speed rail operations and only partial regional line disruptions throughout the country.

Transportation disruptions reportedly remained minimal compared to previous strikes, with normal RATP service except limited RER B issues, while SNCF reported normal high-speed rail operations and only partial regional line disruptions throughout the country.

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French workers are rising up against another round of devastating austerity cuts that will destroy what makes France great. Over 100,000 people flooded the streets in 240 towns because they refuse to let Lecornu gut public services and social programs. This powerful resistance movement has already toppled one government and can bring down Macron's entire regime if sustained action continues.

French workers are rising up against another round of devastating austerity cuts that will destroy what makes France great. Over 100,000 people flooded the streets in 240 towns because they refuse to let Lecornu gut public services and social programs. This powerful resistance movement has already toppled one government and can bring down Macron's entire regime if sustained action continues.</span

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Thousands take to the streets in France against austerity

Lecornu represents France's best hope for breaking political deadlock through pragmatic compromise and responsible governance. His proven track record of building consensus across party lines and successfully negotiating complex budgets shows he can deliver the fiscal discipline France desperately needs. Smart structural reforms beat destructive strikes that only hurt working families.

Lecornu represents France's best hope for breaking political deadlock through pragmatic compromise and responsible governance. His proven track record of building consensus across party lines and successfully negotiating complex budgets shows he can deliver the fiscal discipline France desperately needs. Smart structural reforms beat destructive strikes that only hurt working families.</span

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Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss

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French workers are rising up against another round of devastating austerity cuts that will destroy what makes France great. Hundreds of thousands flooded the streets in 240 towns because they refuse to let Lecornu gut public services and social programs. This powerful resistance movement has already toppled one government and can bring down Macron's entire regime if sustained action continues.

French workers are rising up against another round of devastating austerity cuts that will destroy what makes France great. Hundreds of thousands flooded the streets in 240 towns because they refuse to let Lecornu gut public services and social programs. This powerful resistance movement has already toppled one government and can bring down Macron's entire regime if sustained action continues.

French Unions Strike Against Lecornu's Budget Cuts

French Unions Strike Against Lecornu's Budget Cuts

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