Euronews: France strikes: Transport hit amid nationwide walkout over pay and cost of living
Over 100,000 transport workers, school teachers and medical staff marched across French cities on Tuesday after trade unions called for a mass walkout over pay, presenting President Emmanuel Macron with one of his stiffest challenges since his reelection in May.
Meanwhile, just one in two trains were running Tuesday in the southern region rail network, causing delays during morning rush hour.
There were also reports of disruptions on high-speed trains in the north, as well as on the Eurostar and the inter-city trains linking France with Spain. However, the strikes did not have as great of an impact as expected.
Long-distance TGV trains were only marginally affected.
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Protests And Strikes Over The High Cost Of Living Spread In France
French strike pits workers vs. government as inflation bites -- AP
Scuffles break out as French strike to call for higher wages -- Reuters
French public sector strikes pile pressure on Macron -- DW
Clashes break out as French strike for higher wages -- RFI
Schools, transport disrupted as French workers strike for higher wages -- France 24
France braces for more fuel shortages as union votes to extend strikes -- The Guardian
French government in crisis talks as fuel shortages worsen -- CNN
Factbox: Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay -- Reuters
Why are workers striking and protesting across France? -- Al Jazeera
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