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French Unions Threaten Nationwide Strikes Over Pay and Public Spending Cuts

Major labour federations are preparing coordinated industrial action over stagnant wages and proposed public-sector spending limits, raising the prospect of disruption across transport, education and government services.
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French Fashion Groups Expand Sustainable Textile Commitments

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