SocietyFrench fishermen blockade ports over soaring fuel costs as budget fight looms

Angered by surging fuel costs, French fishermen blocked entrances to oil depots and ports on Thursday. The action adds to a wave of protests across France as the embattled minority government works to settle a new budget before next year’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

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