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On Thursday, French trade unions coordinated nationwide strikes and demonstrations, with tens of thousands of members taking part and officials expecting up to 700,000 demonstrators. Participants are demanding higher wages and backing the high‑school protest movement, while also raising concerns about the cost of living. The actions add fresh pressure on President Macron’s government after more than a month of large, recurring protests across France.
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The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron
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The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron