In France, the strike of civil servants began

A one-day nationwide strike by public sector workers has begun in France, according to local media including Le Dauphine. More than 170 demonstrations and marches organized by trade unions are expected in different parts of the country. On the street will go workers in the field of education, health and social services, employees of territorial administrations, police and firefighters. Up to 40,000 people are expected to take part in the march in Paris alone.

The strikers oppose the government’s planned freeze in the 2027 budget for indexing wages, demanding their increase in line with inflation. The draft budget will be presented on October 1. Public sector workers also call on the authorities to improve working conditions and allocate budgetary funds and additional resources in accordance with the tasks of public services.

Ekaterina Naumova