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France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detained
France is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and school conditions. More than 400 schools were affected, while over 440 people were detained during the unrest.
Louvre museum remains closed on Monday as staff strike over working conditions
The Louvre museum in Paris did not open as usual on Monday. Staff are meeting to discuss a possible strike over pay and working conditions. This could affect thousands of visitors. The museum is already dealing with a recent jewel heist and infrastructure issues. Visitors might face gallery closures and longer queues.
Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity
French cities saw protests against spending cuts and for higher taxes on the wealthy. Major unions called for action amid budget talks and political changes. The Eiffel Tower closed due to the strike. Unions urge Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to reconsider proposed measures. Earlier demonstrations also drew many people across France.
What Budget 2024 means for taxpayers, consumers and investors
Policy changes feature reduced gold customs duty, tax benefits for salaried individuals, job incentives, simplified FDI rules, fiscal consolidation, higher capital gains tax, costlier futures trading, and increased gold/real estate tax. Highlights include ease of doing business, MSME schemes, `11.1-lakh crore budget, luxury goods tax, TCS levy, infrastructure investment, high-end mobiles, employment schemes, and raised securities transaction tax.
French airport worker unions call for strike week before Paris Olympics
Paris airport unions strike before Paris Olympics over bonuses, criticising Groupe ADP's selective payout. Potential disruptions at Charles de Gaulle and Orly, affecting 350,000 daily visitors and athlete arrivals. Tony Estanguet seeks a "truce". Unions demand 1,000 new staff, extra pay for summer holiday work, and new terminal for oversized baggage. CEO Augustin de Romanet to step down post-Olympics.
Thousands march against French Far Right in pre-election protest
Following the far-right National Rally's surge in last Sunday's European elections, police said 350,000 people were expected to march and 21,000 officers had been mobilised after labour unions, student groups and rights groups called for rallies to oppose the anti-immigration, eurosceptic party.
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Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular tourist sites
The iconic Eiffel Tower closed due to a strike by staff protesting SETE's financial management. Disruptions to visits were confirmed, raising concerns for its financial stability with the upcoming Olympic Games.
Apple workers in France stage strike over work conditions on iPhone 15 launch day
It is the latest headache for the tech giant in France after it was forced to stop selling its iPhone 12 model earlier this month for above-threshold radiation. Apple disputes the findings of the French watchdog.
Apple workers in France stage strike over work conditions on iPhone 15 launch day
Apple store workers in France went on strike nationwide to protest against pay and working conditions, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 15. The strike comes after Apple was forced to stop selling the iPhone 12 model in France due to radiation concerns. The unions are demanding a 7% wage increase to compensate for inflation and an end to a hiring freeze, while management is only offering a 4.5% increase. Workers at an Apple store in Barcelona are also planning to protest against poor working conditions.
Apple France workers call strike ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Unions at the Apple France stores have called for a strike on Friday and Saturday ahead of the iPhone 15 launch, demanding better pay and working conditions.
Cannes Film Festival starts on a bitter note as pension protests against Emmanuel Macron mount, labour unions threaten to disconnect electric supply
All sorts of protests, demonstrations, and crowds on the public highway have been banned from May 16–27 by the authorities of the Cannes Film Festival.
Macron's pensions reform enacted into law as unions remain defiant
France's constitutional court has approved President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform that has raised the retirement age from 62 to 64 and extended the years of work required for a full pension. Despite unions' calls for mass protests and strikes, the legislation was approved as in accordance with French law. Over recent months, the disputed pensions reforms have caused months of disruptive protests, and the president has been heavily criticised. Polls show that two out of three French people are against the changes. Macron has said the change is necessary to avoid annual pension deficits forecast to hit $14.8bn by 2030.
French pension protesters target Paris restaurant favoured by Macron
Protests since January have gathered huge crowds against the flagship reform of Macron's second term, which lifts the retirement age by two years to 64. But the rallies and strikes have also coalesced widespread anger against the president, who is often the target of banners and chants.
Paris garbage collectors to end strike
Clean-up crews were set Wednesday to start picking up heaps of trash that had piled up over their weekslong strike beginning March 6 - as well as debris from the streets following the tenth nationwide anti-pension reform protest a day earlier.
France retirement age protests: King Charles III, Queen Consort's state visit postponed
The first state visit of King Charles III's reign has been postponed due to the violent protests that erupted in France against President Emmanuel Macron's proposed changes to retirement age. The Elysee Palace has declared that the visit will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience.
French govt narrowly survives no-confidence vote but faces more challenges
Observers say Macron's failure to find enough support in parliament to put his pension proposals to a vote has already undermined his reformist agenda and weakened his leadership.
Black Friday: Amazon workers around the world face calls to strike on busiest shopping day
Employees at Amazon sites across the world, including France, Germany, and the United States of America, were urged to go on strike on Black Friday. The strike aimed to target better pay so that the company's online retail business is hampered on one of the busiest shopping days.
Renault aims to produce 400,000 vehicles a year at new French electric hub
Renault, which is looking to produce fewer and more profitable cars under its new boss Luca de Meo, is grappling with rising competition in the market for electric cars, an area where it had an early lead but bigger rival Volkswagen is catching up.
France warns Amazon over 'unacceptable' pressure on workers
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire accused Amazon on Thursday of placing "unacceptable" pressure on employees after unions claimed the retailer will not pay staff who refuse to go in to work fearing coronavirus contagion.
Oil prices slip in Asian trade on spike in US stockpiles
Oil prices were down in Asian trade today as forecasts of a massive increase in US crude stockpiles tempered market sentiment following recent rallies, analysts said.
Air France plans to shed 4,100 jobs: Union
Air France will cut its workforce by some 4,100 people by March 2013 through voluntary departures, union sources said on Monday.
French workers strip to try to save their jobs
Workers at a struggling heater factory in northwest France are taking it all off in a bid to save their jobs and posed nude for a calendar to call attention to their plight.
Move to India or lose your job, French firm tells workers
A French textile firm has caused outrage by telling nine of its workers that they have the choice between the sack and redeploying to an Indian factory and taking a gigantic pay-cut.
ArcelorMittal to cut 1,400 jobs in France
ArcelorMittal has already announced an overall cut in steel production of 15 per cent. How to stay afloat in your job I Pink slip blues | Coming to terms with lay-off
ArcelorMittal planning to shut units?
ArcelorMittal workers in France and Belgium said on Thursday that the company has told them it will stop steel output at some plants. Young Billionaires | Global Brands
Unions prepare for the first World Day of 'decent work'
Unions from more than a hundred countries will stage on Tuesday the world's first "decent work" day with a series of protests and special events in response to the global financial crisis.
New strike at French ArcelorMittal plant
Workers at a steel plant in eastern France run by the world's biggest steelmaker ArcelorMittal went on strike late yesterday ahead of a meeting to approve a plan for 575 job cuts. the CGT union said.
Oil hovers below record $117 a barrel
Oil held below $117 a barrel on Monday, supported by worries of supply disruptions in Nigeria and comments by OPEC that it saw no need to increase production. U.S. light crude for May delivery fell 4 cents to $116.65 a barrel by 0623 GMT, after briefly touching a new record high of $117.05 a barrel.
French ArcelorMittal workers smash co's office
French workers in an ArcelorMittal steel plant smashed up their boss’ office on Friday and threw his furniture and files out of the window after management confirmed hundreds of jobs would be cut.
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