Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across France against budget cuts proposed by the government under President Emmanuel Macron as the nation battles a high deficit and debt.

More than a dozen trade unions joined forces on Thursday, went on strike and rallied people in large cities , including Paris, Lyon, Lille and Marseille, to express anger against the economic plans.

The unrest followed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s resignation last week after a vote of no confidence and a popular backlash against his government’s fiscal policies. Macron’s selection of a close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, as the new prime minister has further incited anger among many people across the country.

Thursday’s strikes also follow the Block Everything antigovernment protests that took plac

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