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French public workers strike over pay freeze ahead of budget vote

Civil servants and students protest planned budget cuts and a public sector pay freeze just before the government unveils its 2027 draft.

2 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 28 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesFrance braces for a day of strikes and protests over civil servants' pay
  2. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesFrench public service strike day puts pressure on govt ahead of budget vote
  3. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraPhotos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts

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  1. Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  2. French public service strike day puts pressure on govt ahead of budget vote France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  3. France braces for a day of strikes and protests over civil servants' pay France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines

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