Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Summary
Tens of thousands of public workers in France, including teachers, firefighters, and healthcare workers, went on strike to demand higher pay and better working conditions. At the same time, students protested against school problems, leading to clashes with police and multiple arrests.Key Facts
- Around 300,000 public workers participated in a one-day strike across France, while police reported about 30,000 in Paris.
- Strikers want a pay raise and oppose planned government budget cuts, including a proposed salary freeze for state employees in 2027.
- The government plans to freeze civil servant salaries for the fourth year in a row, causing concerns about lost purchasing power.
- Student protests took place at over 400 schools, with about 40 blockaded, resulting in injuries to both students and police.
- Police detained at least 440 people during the student protests, which involved some acts of violence like setting fires and throwing objects.
- The strikes and protests come shortly before the government’s budget announcement and the presidential election.
- Firefighters protested partly due to lack of resources exposed by recent wildfires.
- Authorities condemned the violence and began legal action against those involved in clashes.
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