# Protests in France as unions stage nationwide strike

https://mins.news/en/video/130416

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-05 10:12 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9hbGO5f3lU

> Trade unions have called a nationwide strike in France to oppose rising living costs, high fuel prices and cuts to public spending. Public service workers are protesting in Paris, and students are expected to join over poor school conditions and teacher shortages.

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