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flag France to see 800,000 protesters strike Sept. 18 over 2026 budget cuts and pension reforms.

flag France is preparing for a nationwide strike on September 18, with around 800,000 people expected to protest against the government's draft 2026 budget, which includes austerity measures and potential public service cuts. flag The strike, driven by union unity, is expected to severely disrupt transportation, including flights, trains, and buses, and affect healthcare and schools. flag The action follows President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister amid a political crisis. flag Unions are demanding a halt to austerity and the repeal of pension reforms, with 80,000 police officers deployed to manage potential unrest.

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