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Strikes Disrupt Multiple Sectors Across France

Strikes Disrupt Multiple Sectors Across France

France is facing a second wave of nationwide strike action that has disrupted transport, education, and public services. Protesters are demanding changes to government policies, and analysts note that widespread strikes remain a persistent feature of French political life and public dissent.
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