France is gearing up for more nationwide strikes and mass protests this Thursday, expected to be one of the largest in recent years.

All of the country's major unions have joined forces in calling for action, something not seen since mass demonstrations against pension reform in 2023.

More than 250 rallies are already planned across the country, and authorities believe the turnout could exceed 800,000 people.

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The strike is directed against next year's budget measures proposed this summer by former Prime Minister François Bayrou, whose government WAS BROUGHT DOWN by a confidence vote on 8 September.

Although newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quickly scrapped one of the most unpopular proposals - eliminating two p

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