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French Public Sector Extends Nationwide Strikes as Inflation and Energy Costs Deepen Public Service Strains

Industrial action across France expanded further as regional transport networks and public administration offices faced severe disruption following coordinated strike calls by labor unions demanding immediate wage increases to offset rising living costs and energy bills.
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