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French Government Prepares for Nationwide Union-Led General Strike and Protests Scheduled for Mid-November

Labor unions including the French Democratic Confederation of Labour and the General Confederation of Labour have officially called for a coordinated national day of strikes and demonstrations across France on November fifth, targeting wages, public services, and national budget austerity measures following weeks of high-stakes social unrest.
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