A fresh wave of protests swept across France on Thursday, bringing thousands of citizens onto the streets in a major display of public anger. In over 200 towns and cities, people demonstrated against the government’s sharp spending cuts, leading to the high-profile closure of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This new round of strikes is the latest in a series that began last month, creating significant political turmoil and disrupting daily life nationwide.

Who is Protesting and What Do They Want?

The protests are composed of a broad coalition of French society, including workers, retirees, and students. They marched through the French capital, with a major demonstration moving from the Place d’Italie. The core of their demands centers on a rejection of austerity measures. Protesters are calli

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