Visitors and tourists who were without service were reported by means of a statement.
The Eiffel Tower, in France, reportedthrough a statement, to visitors and tourists who It is without service for the strike this Thursday from the Place d’Halie. Due to Complaints of French protesters for cuts and expenses and higher tax requirement for the rich.
The strike at the national level was the last of a series of protests that began last month, which were convened by the main France unions. Are promoted by political agitation and heated budgetary discussions.
The Interior Ministry reported that they took to the streets 195,000 protesters throughout the country, including 24,000 in Pariswhich added many teachers and health workers.
SNCF, the National Railroad Company, said the High -speed trains services normally workedwhile Some regional lines were affected by partial interruptions. In Paris, the Metro operated almost normally, but many nearby trains worked with reduced capacity.
Why the manifestation
Unions urge Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornuappointed last month, to abandon the budgetary measures proposed by its predecessor. These include, freezing social welfare and measures of austerity, People argue that this caused greater wear and tear in the purchasing power of workers with low and middle -class wages. Besides, greater taxes are requested from the rich.
However, Lecornu still did not provide the details of his budget plans and still does not designate his government ministerswhich is expected in the next few days. Parliament will discuss the budget project before the end of the year. The Parliament will discuss the budget project before the end of the year.
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Loic Venance, AFP
On the other hand, in comparison, the previous national protest, held on September 18, had 505,000 protesters, according to official figures, including 55,000 in Paris.
Source: Ambito
