EconomyFrench power sector strike takes 6.5 gigawatts offline overnight

A strike by French electricity-sector workers took 6.5 gigawatts of capacity offline overnight on Monday, EDF data showed. Unions are protesting a recommendation to reduce employee benefits, including access to cheaper power.

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