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4 days agoFrance braces for mass protests as austerity plan deepens anti-Macron anger
Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport. France is braced for nationwide disruption as unions launch mass strikes to protest against government proposals for budget cuts. The walkout by teachers, health workers, and transport staff, among others, on Thursday is expected to paralyse parts of the country, with unions promising one of the largest mobilisations since last year's bitter battle over pension reform.
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